Group Financial Accountant

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company in London is looking for a qualified ACA to join their finance team. This role involves preparing accounts under US GAAP / IFRS, supporting acquisitions, and training new staff. Ideal candidates will have audit experience with large clients and strong Excel skills. This position offers a great opportunity for career development in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA / ACCA required.
• Manager grade experience in audit for large clients preferred.
• Strong Excel skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory accounts under US GAAP / IFRS.
• Preparation of management accounts.
• Support the finance transition process for acquisitions.
• Work as part of the central finance team across Europe and Asia.
• Produce group reports and train new staff.

Skills

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

Experience with audit across large clients

Excel: pivot table / V-lookups

Interest in technology and software

Ambitious

Team member who can work independently

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 which covers multiple countries across Europe and Asia
• Respond to ad hoc queries from the Finance Director or individual 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
• Excel: pivot table / V-lookups
• Interest in technology and software
• Ambitious
• Team member who can work independently

What you’ll get in return

Great stepping stone into industry to work for a reputable and high-growth business. This business has grown at a fast rate over the last few years and has big plans for the next 5 years to expand into new territories. This is an opportunity for a qualified ACA to apply their practice experience within a commercial setting building on core accounting knowledge, really giving you the chance to set yourself up in the industry.

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