Group Financial Accountant

Otto James Consulting; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension (up to 10% matched)

Private Health

Performance bonus

Training & development budget

5 Day annual release for Charity in de

Monthly wellness budget

Job summary

Otto James Consulting is supporting a fast-growing PE-backed organisation expanding in Europe and the UK, seeking a Group Reporting Accountant/Financial Accountant in Manchester. The role offers exposure to consolidation, reporting to shareholders, and driving improvements in control and automation.

You will work with senior management to deliver monthly closes, quarterly consolidated reporting, and ad hoc requests, while developing processes and systems during rapid expansion.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with post-qualification experience
• Strong technical accounting background
• Experience of consolidation/ multi-entity environment

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close processes for group entities and consolidate reports to shareholders
• Prepare quarterly consolidated reporting and ad hoc management information
• Support automation of reporting and development of a controls framework
• Manage stakeholder communications and present complex accounting issues with solutions
• Provide technical accounting input and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee development of processes, systems and reporting during rapid expansion

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Technical accounting

Process improvement

Automation awareness

Education

ICAEW/CIMA/ACCA qualified

Job description

• Talented ACCA or ACA Qualified Accountant
• Franco-German expansion
• Fast paced and energised group

Otto James Consulting is supporting a growing PE backed organisation who has recently progressed through the second tranche of significant investment.

Our client is currently expanding rapidly into key European cities and therefore there is an immediate need to support the UK and Ireland business as they focus on Franco-German expansion. This heralds an exciting time for a talented Financial Accountant to enter the business and support these plans, while also receiving the growth, development and mentorship from the senior management team.

With the development of processes, systems and reporting that accompany rapid expansion, the role and group offer significant personal development opportunities for the successful candidate.
This is a fast paced and energised group, so they are looking for Group Reporting Accountant / Financial Accountant who will bring a balance of great technical and interpersonal skills, while having the drive to realise the potential of both themselves and the group.
The role is based in client's new offices on New York Street, Manchester City Center.

Job Description

This role sits within the growing group finance functioning, enabling exposure to all aspects of the business and maximising the ability to influence change. As the group grows, this role is expected to increase in responsibility.
You will be analytical in thinking, able to present information, issues identified with potential solutions.
As the Group Reporting Accountant you will be focused and organised in implementing solutions. On top of that you should be a passionate and positive finance professional who wants to make a difference and contribute to the continuous improvement of the business.

The role will require experience in stakeholder management, as it involves regular communication with key stakeholders and preparing deliverables that clearly articulate complex and business critical principles around the group's:

• financial performance and position,
• valuations
• cash flow management.

This is a varied role with exposure to a number of different areas of finance and the group. The role is critical to the successful preparation of a number of reporting deliverables including quarterly consolidated reporting to the shareholders and business valuations as well as preparing information for ad hoc requests from the management committee and shareholders. You will also oversee the monthly close process for the group's corporate entities and weekly group cash flow management.
As we look to optimise its performance this role will be require to support the automation of reporting. The role will also support the on-going step change within the Finance team and wider business to implement a controls framework as well as identifying control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
You will also be required to provide technical accounting input as required.

The Successful Applicant Experience & Qualifications:

• A Qualified Accountant (ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA) with post qualification experience
• Strong technical background and skillset
• Experience of consolidation/ working in a multi entity environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven track record of delivering and implementing step change (passion and curiosity for improvement)

Salary & Benefits

The salary banding for the UK has been set at £57,500 to £65,000.

• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension (up to 10% matched)
• Private Health
• Personal and company performance bonus
• Training & development budget
• 5 Day annual release for Charity in the Community
• Monthly wellness budget