Group Financial Accountant

Principle is an international brand implementation company; we bring global brands to life in any environment, anywhere in the world; but why work for us?

All employees work in an environment where they are actively encouraged to maintain and improve our standards, to pursue new ideas and new ways to work. We focus on looking forward and harnessing the energy of those who want to build their career by thinking outside the box.

We are currently looking to add a part-time (30 hours per week) Group Financial Accountant to our ever busy team.

Our people make us unique; the way we work; our thinking; our service.

Purpose of the Role

The Group Financial Accountant will report directly to the Finance Director. You will work within the finance team based in Huddersfield made up of currently 6 individuals and work alongside one other Management Accountant. You will perform group consolidation of all Principle subsidiary monthly management accounts.

These management accounts are produced in region and submitted to UK for consolidation. You will also be responsible for producing the management accounts for our two Holding companies.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

1. Prepare the Management accounts for the Holding companies of the Principle Group, ensuring timely and accurate financial reports.
2. Prepare consolidated financial statements for the group in accordance with FRS 102.
3. Liaise with subsidiary finance teams to ensure consistent financial reporting across the group.
4. Consolidate the monthly sales and pipeline forecasts for the group.
5. Reconcile Intercompany ledger balances monthly.
6. Preparing for and supporting the annual audit process.
7. Assist in the preparation of Board reports and financial presentations.
8. Identify areas for process improvement to enhance financial efficiency.
9. Provide technical accounting support and guidance to the finance team.
10. Keep up to date with changes in accounting standards and ensure group-wide compliance.
11. Liase with subsidiary finance teams to manage group cashflow.
12. Any other duties that may be reasonably required to support the needs of the department and the business.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

1. Part qualified or qualified (ACCA/CIMA) accountant with experience in a similar management accounting role.
2. The ability to work both as an individual and part of a team.
3. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
4. Advanced Excel skills.
5. Experience in group consolidations and multi-entity accounting would be beneficial.

Competitive, based on skills and experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.