Financial Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a finance professional looking to advance their career within a thriving manufacturing group. This role offers a chance to work closely with a pragmatic finance leadership team, focusing on corporate month-end accounting, financial planning, and analysis. You will be instrumental in preparing consolidated financial statements and management reports, while also liaising with external auditors. The position promises unlimited progression opportunities as the company continues to grow, making it an ideal fit for someone eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Unlimited progression opportunities

Flexibility on offer

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong technical skills in IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate month-end accounting process and financial reporting.
• Establish Financial Planning and Analysis framework for the Group.

Skills

IFRS

UK GAAP

Consolidations

Multi-currency accounting

Communication skills

Process improvement mindset

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

About Our Client

£200m t/o UK division of a market leading and growing international Manufacturing Group, supplying to customers globally, with HQ near Alfreton in Derbyshire.

Job Description

Fantastic opportunity for a technically strong finance professional to accelerate their career in a growing and evolving Manufacturing Group, ideally suited to someone making their first or second move from practice.

Having a high level of exposure, you will be working with a pragmatic finance leadership team in a newly created Group accounting role, forging strong relationships with business unit finance, developing stronger and value adding Group reporting and processes.

1. Managing the corporate month-end accounting process
2. Establishment of Financial Planning and Analysis framework
3. Preparation of the monthly management reports
4. Preparation of the Group's consolidated financial statements
5. Consolidation of the Group budget for the management reporting pack
6. Preparation of the Board reporting pack
7. Managing the monthly variance analysis and providing commentary on the financial performance
8. Liaising with the external Auditors in the coordination of Year end.

The Successful Applicant

You will be a qualified accountant with strong technical skills (IFRS, UK GAAP, Consolidations, multi currency) with the desire to forge a career path with a leading manufacturing Group. Strong communication skills are vital as is an ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships, inside and outside of Finance.

A process improvement mindset is key as well as a hands-on approach and willingness to respond to business imperatives as necessary.

What's on Offer

Salary of £50-55k plus benefits, with access to unlimited progression opportunities as the business continues to grow and develop.

Flexibility on offer.