Group Financial Accountant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology business in central London is seeking a qualified ACA to join their finance team. You will prepare statutory accounts, support acquisitions, and work with a team covering multiple countries. This is a great opportunity to apply your practice experience in a high-growth commercial setting.

Benefits

Great stepping stone into industry

Work for a reputable high-growth business

Opportunity for career development

Qualifications

• Qualified Manager grade with audit experience across large clients.
• Expertise in preparing statutory accounts under US GAAP / IFRS.
• Experience in supporting finance transitions for acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts and management accounts.
• Support the finance team in covering multiple countries.
• Train new staff members on acquisition roles.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)

Ability to work independently as part of a team

Interest in technology and software

Ambitious

Education

Fully ACA / ACCA qualified from a Big 4 / Top 20 accounting firm

Job description

Your new company
I am currently working exclusively with a listed technology business based in central London (hybrid working). They are an acquisitive business made up of a network of highly specialised companies, which support leading industrial groups in defining and developing business models using Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Digital Communication, and Social Networking.


Your new role


Due to the growth of the business, my client is looking to hire a qualified practice-trained ACA to join the finance team and support the Group Finance Director.


Key duties include:

• Preparation of statutory accounts under US GAAP / IFRS
• Preparation of management accounts
• Support the finance transition process for three separate acquisitions
• Work as part of the central finance team covering multiple countries across Europe and Asia
• Respond to ad hoc queries from the Finance Director or Business Directors
• Produce group reports
• Train new staff members hired to work on acquisitions on all aspects of the role
• Support and manage ad hoc projects

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully ACA / ACCA qualified from a Big 4 / Top 20 accounting firm
• Experience with audit across large clients
  • Qualified - Manager grade
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
• Interest in technology and software
• Ambitious
• Ability to work independently as part of a team

What you'll get in return
Great stepping stone into industry to work for a reputable and high-growth business. This company has experienced rapid growth over recent years and has ambitious plans for the next five years to expand into new territories. This role offers a qualified ACA the opportunity to apply practice experience in a commercial setting, building on core accounting knowledge and establishing a solid foundation for a career in industry.


What you need to do now
If you're interested, click 'apply now' to send an up-to-date CV or contact Nicolette directly. If this role isn't suitable but you're exploring new opportunities, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.

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