Group Financial Accountant

Robert Walters UK; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing private equity backed renewables business in London is seeking a Group Accountant to ensure financial integrity and collaborate with teams for accurate reporting. This role offers a chance to be part of a fast-paced environment, supporting financial reporting, budgeting, and audit activities while initial in-office presence is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant preferably with an audit background.
• Experience in a fast-growing scale-up.
• Proficient in IFRS / FRS102.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements.
• Assisting with the Annual Audit of the Group.
• Tracking cashflows to ensure liquidity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial reporting

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Accountant to join a private equity backed renewables business in London. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring the financial integrity of the group, collaborating closely with various teams to deliver accurate and timely financial information. If you are looking for a role that offers both challenge and reward this could be the perfect next step in your career.

The key remits to the role include but are not limited to;

• Preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements.
• Preparation monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assisting with the preparation of the Quarterly Board Packs.
• Assisting the Annual Audit of the Group and all related activities.
• Supporting the annual budget process.
• Working with key stakeholders to maintain cost control.
• Technical lead for drafting and maintaining accounting and tax memos.
• Tracking cashflows to ensure there is enough liquidity for business activities and investments.
• Assisting with the preparation of the monthly group reporting pack.
• Preparation of monthly VAT returns.

The Ideal candidate will be;

• Qualified Accountant preferably with an audit background
• Experience in working for a fast-growing scale-up.
• Proficient in financial reporting standards (IFRS / FRS102)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Good knowledge of financial systems, preferably SUN systems
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines.

This is an exciting role to be part of a high growth renewables scale up at an exciting part of their journey. The role will require you to be in the office initially for 4 days a week, then reducing to 3 days a week.

If you are interested in this role please email [e-mail] or apply below.

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