Group Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading integrated creative and graphics production group is seeking a qualified Group Accountant for their UK head office. This role involves managing the monthly consolidated financial reporting and annual group audit while improving processes within the finance team. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background and the ability to communicate effectively within a multi-currency environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills and knowledge required.
• Ability to bring fresh ideas to processes.
• Positive and strong 'can do' attitude necessary.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly group consolidated accounts, forecasts, and budgets.
• Prepare interim and full-year consolidated financial statements under FRS102.
• Lead annual group audit and corporation tax process in the UK.

Skills

Technical skills

Multi-currency experience

Communication skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Job description

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Permanent: Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Location: London Bridge

Reporting to: Group Finance Director

Ref: VFR3177

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

They are looking to employ a qualified and ambitions Group Accountant for their UK head office. The Group Accountant will be responsible for the monthly consolidated financial reporting and full year financial statements and group cash flow. This is largely a standalone role. but with

interaction with the other finance teams throughout the group.

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.