Group Accountant - 2 year fixed term contract

Brenntag AG; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Accountant for a 2-year fixed-term contract. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the preparation and review of financial data, ensuring compliance with IFRS and FRS102 standards. You'll work closely with the finance team to produce reconciled monthly and year-end accounts, assist with external audits, and support the integration of acquisitions. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial integrity of a leading company while working in a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional accounting qualification is essential.
• Good IT skills with a focus on Excel, including Pivot Tables and Lookups.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of monthly accounts and year-end accounts.
• Support and develop reporting systems for local management.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Good communicator

Team player

Education

Recognised Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Group Accountant - 2 year fixed term contract

About the role:

Production of financial data and reports to agreed timetables, to work with business to ensure financial controls are in place and reporting needs are met. To ensure that the systems operate adequately to protect the division's financial and administrative integrity, advance and develop all procedures and systems.

As a Group Accountant - 2 year FTC, it will be your responsibility to:

• Preparation/review of monthly accounts
• Producing reconciled monthly and year-end accounts in accordance with agreed timetables
• Central finance tasks/projects e.g. Capex analysis, sustainability etc.
• Provide strong technical accounting input both in terms of IFRS and FRS102
• To assist with quarterly external IFRS reporting forming the basis of the published Brenntag SE consolidated, audited financial statements
• To support and develop (local and group) reporting systems to assist local management, and to streamline and standardise reporting
• Coordinating with auditors (both internal and external)
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts, and assistance with external auditors
• Assisting with integration of acquisitions

Your Skills & Experience:

Education

• Recognised Professional Accounting Qualification (such as ACA, CIMA or ACCA)
• Either from Industry or Practice (good post qualification experience is ideal but not necessary)

Training / Skills

• Good level of IT skills - Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Excel skills - Pivot Tables, Lookups
• Good communicator
• Attention to detail
• Team player

Useful Experience

• Preparation and interpretation of management and statutory accounts
• Technical knowledge IFRS / FRS102

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Brenntag TA Team