Group Accountant

James Fisher and Sons plc; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking a Group Accountant to join their finance team. This hybrid role involves producing consolidated accounts, supporting audits, and providing financial analysis. Ideal candidates have a professional accounting qualification and strong technical accounting skills (IFRS). Opportunities for process improvement and involvement in key financial projects are integral to this position, which is based in Preston.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of improving and streamlining processes and policies.
• Previous experience within a group accounting team preferable.
• IFRS knowledge is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of the monthly Group consolidated accounts.
• Review and challenge management accounts.
• Support external and internal audits.

Skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Strong technical accounting background

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Organisational ability

Education

Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)

Tools

Cognos

Job description

Group Accountant

Full-Time, Permanent

North West, Hybrid working

About the company

James Fisher is a global supplier of trusted engineering services across the industries we serve, with an unrivalled ability to develop innovative solutions that meet the constantly developing needs of our customers operating in challenging environments.

As an innovative and fast-growing organisation, our highly skilled team and 175-year heritage enable us to deliver solutions to the most demanding operational and technical challenges faced by our customers around the world.

Together, we enable seismic shifts in the way the world transports goods, protects natural resources and generates power. We are relied on in the marine, defence and energy sectors to help our customers deliver on their promises and realise their ambitions safely, efficiently and responsibly.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an Accountant to join the Group Finance Team and play a crucial role in the financial accounting and reporting processes. You will be assisting with the production of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as well as budget forecasting. The role will also be involved in ad hoc Group Finance projects. The role can be based anywhere in the North West, and will involve some days in our office in Bamber Bridge, Preston.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of the monthly Group consolidated accounts.
• Review and challenge of management accounts.
• Monthly reconciliation and review of balance sheet accounts.
• Support the various external and internal audits.
• Assist in the production of annual reports and accounts.
• KPI reporting providing insightful analysis.
• Assisting in the consolidation and production of budgets and forecasts.
• Providing technical guidance to Group Companies.
• Support the Chief Accountant in identifying and implementing process efficiencies and improvements to drive a faster month end close process.
• Providing system support on Group Consolidation package (Cognos) to Group Companies.
• Support Cognos improvements and upgrades projects.
• Support remediation of identified internal controls gaps.
• Contribute to updates of the accounting policies and procedures.
• Any other reasonable duties as required.

About the Candidate

• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
• Proven track record of improving and streamlining processes and policies.
• Previous experience within a group accounting team is preferable, but not a must.
• Cognos experience preferable.
• Strong technical accounting background (IFRS).
• Be highly numerate and analytical.
• Confident and effective communicator with the ability to build rapport and work with people at all levels.
• Effective organisational ability and time management skills are crucial, with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to constructively challenge and analyse results.

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