Group Reporting Accountant

Taylor James Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial markets trading company is seeking a qualified Group Accountant to produce consolidated financial statements and manage group financial controls. The ideal candidate should have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, expertise in IFRS reporting, and strong skills in Excel. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, supporting tax rate forecasts, and liaising with auditors. This position offers a salary of £80,000 - £85,000 per annum and is located in London.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience as a qualified Group Accountant.
• Experience in group financial accounting or audit role for an international organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements for the group.
• Support the preparation of the group tax rate forecast.
• Assist with the production of the group annual and half‑year interim reports.
• Liaise with the group Auditors on financial reporting enquiries.
• Monitor and support group financial procedures.

Skills

Group Accountant ACA or ACCA

IFRS reporting

Strong Excel skills

Experience of Workday

Job description

Position Details

Date: 11 Oct 2023
Sect: FINANCE / ACCOUNTING
Type: Permanent
Location: London
Salary: £80 000 - 85 000 per annum
Email: [e-mail]
Ref: db4861323546

About the Role

Our client, a global financial markets trading company, is looking for a qualified Group Accountant to work closely with the Divisional Director Group Finance. The successful candidate will produce consolidated financial statements, detailed monthly reporting, and monitor group financial controls across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements for the group.
• Prepare supporting analysis and commentary, including movements in cash, net funds, key balance sheet accounts, tax notes and summaries.
• Support the preparation of the group tax rate forecast and investment performance and other financial reporting modelling.
• Assist with the production of the group annual and half‑year interim reports.
• Liaise with the group Auditors and other stakeholders on group financial reporting enquiries.
• Monitor, develop and document the implementation of group financial procedures across the group.
• Monitor and support the group level review of material entity reporting and statutory accounts.
• Liaise with and support legal entity controllers on financial, cashflow, risk and control reporting.
• Provide financial and project support on group level treasury transactions, cash repatriation, M&A, due diligence, property transactions, re‑organisations, entity rationalisation and tax enquiries.
• Provide financial support on share‑related reporting and filings and forecasting for UK tax payments.
• Involved with preparing the group cashflow forecast.
• Monitor and assist with technical developments.
• Additional / ad‑hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

Requirements

• Group Accountant ACA or ACCA ideally 3 - 5 years qualified.
• Experience of IFRS reporting in a group financial accounting or audit role for an international (ideally multi‑divisional) listed organisation.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience of Workday would be advantageous.