Financial reporting accountant

Michael Page; Alfreton CP; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified accountant to oversee financial processes and ensure compliance with UK regulations. This role involves managing balance sheets, leading financial closings, and providing insightful analysis to senior management. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in accounting and audit, with a focus on process improvement. The company offers a competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and hybrid working arrangements, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in finance.

Benefits

Career Progression

Hybrid Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Technically strong accountant with audit and controls experience.
• Process improvement mindset preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of balance sheets for UK entities.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Financial Analysis

GAAP Compliance

Audit Processes

Internal Controls

Financial Reporting

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Ownership of balance sheets for UK entities.
2. Provide financial analysis and commentary to senior management on variances and financial trends.
3. Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes for the UK, acting as the Monthly Closing Leader.
4. Ensure accuracy of internal reporting for group consolidation.
5. Prepare and review financial statements and management reports, ensuring compliance with GAAP, local legal, tax, and financial regulations.
6. Manage local and group audit processes.
7. Maintain proper internal controls.
8. Lead and ensure compliance with UK statutory requirements.
9. Coordinate and report on company pension scheme finances.
10. Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard assets.
11. Support external and internal audits with necessary documentation.
12. Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting and quarterly forecasting for UK operations.
13. Develop financial models and projections for business planning and decision-making.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, qualified accountant with audit and controls experience, preferably with practice training and a process improvement mindset.

What We Offer

Salary of £50,000-£55,000, bonus, career progression within a growing group, and hybrid working arrangements.