RG Consultancy are delighted to be supporting a successful and established multi-entity business with the appointment of a Financial Accountant.
This is a key role within the Finance function, responsible for leading the financial reporting and month-end process across multiple UK entities. The successful candidate will have ownership of the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of consolidated monthly results, management accounts and Board reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Month-End Leadership & Governance
- Own and drive the full month-end close process across all UK entities.
- Manage the month-end timetable and reporting calendar.
- Ensure strict cut-off procedures are followed and challenge submissions where necessary.
- Lead month-end review meetings with Finance and operational stakeholders.
- Oversee ledger integrity and ensure financial information is accurate.
- Identify and implement improvements to strengthen and streamline the month-end close process.
- Review and validate entity trial balances prior to consolidation.
- Prepare and own UK consolidated monthly results.
- Oversee the preparation of entity-level management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.
- Review and challenge variance analysis and financial commentary.
- Ensure clear and consistent financial reporting for senior management and Board level.
- Maintain alignment between management accounts, statutory reporting and Group submissions.
- Coordinate and submit monthly Group reporting packs.
- Own the preparation and integrity of the monthly consolidated results and Board reporting pack.
- Take ownership of balance sheet governance and control standards.
- Ensure material balance sheet accounts are reconciled and reviewed promptly.
- Monitor aged balances and potential financial risk areas.
- Maintain robust documentation and reporting standards.
- Drive improvements in financial control and reporting consistency.
- Directly manage and develop two members of the Finance team.
- Set clear objectives aligned with Finance department priorities.
- Coach and develop team members across technical accounting and reporting.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and development planning.
- Support succession planning and the continued development of the Finance team.
- Support interim and year-end audit processes from a financial reporting perspective.
- Support the implementation of audit recommendations relating to financial reporting and controls.
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- ACA or ACCA qualification.
- At least 3 year's post-qualification experience.
- Experience working within a multi-entity environment.
- Proven Board-level reporting and financial commentary experience.
- Strong commercial awareness with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy.
Benefits:
- Flexible start and finish time across Monday - Friday
- Competitive holidays + bank holidays
- Onsite parking
- Modern offices, open plan offices
- Company pension scheme