Group Finance Accountant

Group Finance Accountant

Department: Finance - Group Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK/Basingstoke

Reporting To: Group Financial Controller, International Business

Description

The group financial accountant is responsible for providing technical support to the group and regional finance teams, managing improvements to the consolidation tool (Tagetik), and supporting a Glory subsidiary in financial accounting and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Establish, and update as necessary, accounting and other policies for Glory Global Solutions.
2. Act as a source of technical guidance to regional Finance Directors and their staff within GGS Group, Acrelec, and Flooid.
3. Support OneBanx in managing transactional accounting, monthly reporting, developing and reviewing policies and processes, and assisting with financial planning and investment decisions.
4. Produce statutory accounts for 4 UK holding and 1 UK trading companies, ensuring auditor sign-off within group deadlines.
5. Identify and implement improvements to existing reporting processes.
6. Assess group accounting for specific transactions and ensure compliance with IFRS.
7. Support improvements to the consolidation tool (Tagetik), including report building and integration with PowerBI.
8. Collate financial data for various purposes, such as insurance risk levels.
9. Assist in consolidated month-end reporting and analysis for Glory Global Solutions.
10. Participate in ad hoc projects.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a recognized accounting qualification and detailed knowledge of IFRS.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Ability to interact at senior management and Board level.
• Strong systems/process background; knowledge of Tagetik is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in English; Japanese and French skills are a plus but not essential.
• Technical capability.
• Organizational skills.
• Leadership and motivation skills.
• Effective communication, team-working, and interpersonal skills.
• Business awareness.

Job Benefits

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy up to five additional days.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Private medical insurance for all employees (additional coverage available for family).
• Dental insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Income protection scheme.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellbeing events and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Access to My Benefits portal with retail discounts.