Group Accountant

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Group Accountant to join their dynamic team in London. This pivotal role involves overseeing monthly consolidated financial reporting and preparing financial statements under FRS102 while collaborating with finance teams across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a proactive attitude, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers the chance to engage in M&A activities and contribute to process improvements, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their career in a complex and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA certification.
• Strong technical skills and multi-currency experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly group consolidated accounts and forecasts.
• Lead the annual group audit and corporation tax process.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Strong technical skills

Multi-currency experience

Great communication skills

Tools

Konsolidator

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Permanent: Hybrid (2 ideally 3 days in the office)

Location: London Bridge

Reporting to: Group Finance Director

Ref: VFR 3177

VisionFR is excited to be acting on behalf of a leading integrated creative and graphics production group with international operations. Our Client’s group comprises of a growing number of agencies, their services range from creative through to multi-channel delivery ( including Manufacturing) collectively offering their clients the most effective route to market.

They are looking to employ a qualified and ambitious Group Accountant for their UK head office. The Group Accountant will be responsible for the monthly consolidated financial reporting, interim and full year financial statements and group cash flow. This is largely a stand alone role , but with interaction with the other finance teams throughout the group.

There will be opportunities to get involved with some M&A activity, visiting the group companies, reviewing processes and efficiencies. The Group is fairly complex in accounting terms with a number of Share option schemes and minority interests to account for, so they need someone technically strong with a keen interest in growing on your skill set.

The key responsibilities of the Group Accountant are:

• Production of monthly group consolidated accounts, forecasts and budgets (via ‘Konsolidator’), including ownership of consolidation adjustments.
• Preparation of interim and full year consolidated financial statements, and full year entity financial statements, under FRS102.
• Leading the annual group audit and corporation tax process in the UK.
• Preparation of monthly consolidated cashflow.
• Liaising with centralised and decentralised finance teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of consolidated financial information.
• Bringing ideas for process improvement and insight

The Group Accountant is expected to have the following skills and experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA).
• Strong technical skills and knowledge.
• Multi-currency experience
• A positive and strong ‘can do’ attitude
• The ability to bring fresh ideas
• Great communications skills, both verbally and written

VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful

discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Clients recruitment needs.

Due to the high level of applications being received if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually due to other candidates having more relevant sector exposure, qualifications or required skills. We thank you for your interest.