Group Accountant

Michael Page Finance; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking a senior Group Reporting professional for a UK-based role within the Group Financial Control team. You will coordinate external reporting deadlines and ensure efficient audit processes across the Group.

The role reports to Head of Group Reporting, works with Group Technical Accounting and finance teams across divisions, and interacts with external auditors in a complex international matrix.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification, likely via practice/audit route with PLC reporting exposure.
• Experience influencing in a complex, international matrix and providing up-to-date technical accounting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the group's external reporting deadlines and ensure timely, accurate completion.
• Deliver external audit efficiently with close collaboration with stakeholders and external auditors.
• Influence and support divisions to improve deliverables and processes across Group Financial Control.

Skills

Influencing

Stakeholder management

Technical accounting

Education

ACA/ACCA

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our client's Group Financial Control team, with a specific focus on ensuring financial statements are compliant with financial policies and regulatory standards, whilst driving an efficient audit across the Group.

Client Details

UK Division of Market leading International Group, Hybrid working (1-2 days per week) with North Nottingham office location

Description

High profile role reporting to the Head of Group Reporting and will be responsible for coordinating the group's activities to ensure external reporting deadlines are met and the external audit is delivered in the most efficient way. The role will work closely with key stakeholders within Group Financial Control, Group Technical Accounting and the finance and business teams across each of the divisions, as well as with external auditors.

You will have no direct reports however, a key requirement will be to influence and work across our divisions to improve deliverables and processes.

The raison d'être for this role is to ensure the smooth running of processes through robust programme management and collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders across the Group Financial Control team and the external Auditors. Finance are a true partner of the business, with a mission to prepare and provide trustworthy financial records, insights and counsel to support informed decision making on behalf of the divisions whilst driving for a no-surprise culture.

Profile

ACA / ACCA, probably with a practice / audit route through qualification and exposure to PLC reporting.

You might be a Manager in Audit looking for your first move from practice or perhaps you already have a couple of years under your belt in Industry and are looking for the next challenge.

You will be comfortable influencing and supporting in a complex, international matrix structure, providing up to date technical accounting expertise with a solution driven mindset

Job Offer

62-68k plus Bonus, generous pension and real career progression within an International group.