Group Financial Accountant

Marks Sattin Ltd; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Bath-based PLC seeks a Group Financial Accountant to join their finance team. The role involves preparing financial statements, supporting audits, and enhancing sustainability reporting. This position offers opportunities for progression and flexibility with two days of work from home.

Qualifications

• Degree-educated and a qualified accountant, preferably ACA.
• Well-developed analytical skills and proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare half-year and year-end Group financial statements.
• Support the Group audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Assist in improving the control environment of the Group.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Excel

Influencing Skills

Education

Degree

Qualified Accountant (ACA)

Job description

Group Financial Accountant

Location: Bath with 2 days WFH

Exceptional opportunity to join the Group Finance team of a leading Bath-based PLC. The role involves assisting with the preparation of the half-year and year-end Group financial statements and audit. This international business offers good opportunities for progression and flexibility to work from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be a key member of the year-end and half-year consolidation team, taking ownership of sections of key processes and preparing relevant notes/disclosures.
• Support the Group audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Assist with the completion of UK financial statements.
• Draft technical accounting papers and assess the impact of changes in accounting standards on the Group.
• Develop and integrate sustainability reporting in line with external requirements.
• Prepare consolidation entries for the Group management accounts.
• Prepare the holding company accounts, including month-end reporting, expenditure analysis, accrual calculations, variance analysis, budgets, and forecasts.
• Assist in improving the control environment of the Group.

Candidate Profile:

• Degree-educated and a qualified accountant, preferably ACA.
• Well-developed analytical skills, proficient in Excel, and familiar with financial reporting systems.
• Good influencing skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Adept at identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing changes.
• Highly motivated and capable of working independently.

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