Financial Accountant

CVS Group Plc; Diss; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Financial Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role involves supporting external reporting, technical accounting, and sustainability reporting while assisting with ad-hoc projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IFRS and be a qualified accountant, ready to make a significant impact in a growing organization. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional development, this company offers a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued. Join a team that prioritizes both animal welfare and employee growth, making a difference every day.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday and a buy/sell holiday scheme

Pension matched up to 6%

Health cash plan – save on everyday health care

1 day extra holiday per year up to 5 years

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Generous staff discount on pet care and products

Gym flex – save on gym memberships

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge of IFRS is essential.
• Proactive attitude and ability to influence team dynamics are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of external reporting and sustainability reporting.
• Review acquisition completion accounts and ensure compliance with IFRS.
• Support month-end and weekly reporting.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Strong technical knowledge of IFRS

Intermediate Excel skills

Strong oral communication skills

Good organisational skills

Proactive and driven to succeed

Able to influence others and work well in a team

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

CVS Group plc is an AIM listed, international integrated veterinary services provider which delivers to clients through four business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria and e-commerce division. Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.

The Group generates revenue of more than £600m from 450 practices across the UK and Australia, with more than 8,500 employees across vets, nurses, other clinical employees and within our support office. In a growing pet market, we are well positioned for both organic and acquisitive growth, and significant investment projects are in progress to enhance our infrastructure and central support for the Group.

The leadership team of CVS carry the attributes of the animal caring focus throughout the Group. Employees are supported to learn and grow, internal promotions are encouraged and the dynamic environment provides opportunities to really make a difference.

Summary of role:

We're looking for a proactive Financial Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. You'll support external reporting, technical accounting, acquisition accounting, and sustainability reporting, while also assisting with ad hoc projects across the wider finance function. The principal aspects of the role are:

• Assistance with preparation of external reporting, including CVS Group Annual Report and subsidiary financial statements;
• Assist the preparation of external Sustainability reporting including preparing climate risk assessments, articulating the requirements and how they impact the Group;
• Reviewing acquisition completion accounts;
• Researching technical accounting aspects to ensure the Group is compliant with IFRS;
• Ownership and reconciliation of technical areas on the balance sheet;
• Technical calculations/models such as share based payments and hedge accounting;
• Key understanding of technical areas which effect the group such as IFRS3, IFRS 9, IFRS 16 and more;
• Month end and weekly reporting;
• Assisting the wider finance team as required on any ad-hoc duties.

Key Skills Required:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent);
• Practice trained desirable;
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS;
• Audit experience desirable;
• Proactive and driven to succeed;
• Able to influence others and work well in a team;
• Able to energise, shape and direct colleagues to maximise motivation;
• Multi-site experience desirable
• Intermediate Excel skills;
• Strong oral communication skills
• Good organisational

Alongside a competitive salary, we are offering benefits including;

• 6 weeks holiday and a buy/sell holiday scheme
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Health cash plan – save on everyday health care
• 1 day extra holiday per year up to 5 years
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Generous staff discount on pet care and products
• Gym flex – save on gym memberships
• Cycle to work scheme

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.