Group Financial Controller - UK GAAP/IFRS Expert

Southern Communications Ltd; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications company in Basingstoke is seeking a Group Financial Controller to manage financial reporting and compliance with statutory requirements. The role involves consolidating annual accounts, facing audits, and supporting strategic decision-making through accurate financial analysis. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with extensive experience in statutory accounts. This position offers competitive salary and is on-site.

Benefits

21 days holiday increasing with tenure

Extra day off for your birthday

Buy holiday scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Enhanced company sick pay

Discounted retail vouchers

Reduced gym membership

Annual salary review

Mobile benefit

Employee referral bonus

Onsite canteen offering free croissants and soup

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience in the preparation of statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the consolidation of the annual statutory accounts.
• Ensure appropriate accounting policies and UK GAAP standards are applied.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and implement necessary updates.
• Assist with external audits and answer audit queries.
• Produce annual statutory accounts and timely filings for dormant accounts.
• Assist in calculations of business combinations and goodwill.
• Produce monthly management accounts and report on trading entities.
• Ensure Group Intercompany schedules are accurate.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks including system development.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Experience in preparation of statutory accounts

Positive can-do attitude

Strong communication skills

Comprehensive accountancy knowledge

Great attention to detail

IT Literate

Proven problem-solving attitude

Ability to work with sensitive information

Ability to work autonomously but also as part of a team

Adaptable and open to change

UK Driving Licence required

Job description

A leading communications company in Basingstoke is seeking a Group Financial Controller to manage financial reporting and compliance with statutory requirements. The role involves consolidating annual accounts, facing audits, and supporting strategic decision-making through accurate financial analysis. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with extensive experience in statutory accounts. This position offers competitive salary and is on-site.