Senior Group Accountant

Cedar; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar is seeking a Senior Group Accountant for an exciting role within one of the UK's leading developers. You will be responsible for financial reporting, audit management, and process improvement, in a dynamic environment dedicated to significant growth. Ideal candidates will possess strong accounting qualifications and a drive to excel in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Must have ACA or practice trained ACCA.
• In-depth knowledge of the consolidation process.
• Ability to work 4 days/week in Canary Wharf.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management accounts.
• Manage the external audit process for financial statements.
• Draft accounting technical and policy papers.

Skills

Complex accounting knowledge

Emotional intelligence

Financial KPI calculation

Process improvement

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Cedar City Of London, England, United Kingdom

Senior Group Accountant

Cedar City Of London, England, United Kingdom

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Responsible for one of the world's largest regeneration projects, this dynamic business develops, manages and owns an enviable property portfolio, encompassing commercial and residential developments. As one of the UK's leading developers, this organisation is backed by significant investors with a long-term strategy for growth.

Due to internal progression, this highly successful business is now seeking a talented Senior Group Accountant.

The role is an exciting mix between business-as-usual reporting, and a wide variety of project & technical advisory work.

It includes:

• The preparation of consolidated financial statements and consolidated management accounts at the ultimate group level and sub group levels on a quarterly basis including preparation of disclosure notes and front half narrative and numerical disclosures.
• The preparation of quarterly analytical review board reports, identifying key transactions and changes from previous periods together with bridges to explain significant movements.
• The preparation of Investor quarterly reporting and liaison with shareholders on queries on reporting.
• Identification of process improvements including use of technology solutions to enhance financial control and efficiency.
• Managing the external audit process for the year end and interim financial statements.
• Ownership of the "consolidation adjustment" book in Yardi with responsibility for ensuring all entries therein are accurate, complete and supported.
• Partner with segment (i.e. office, retail, residential, development) accounting teams as part of the financial reporting close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Drafting of accounting technical and accounting policy papers on issues as they arise.
• The oversight of key Group balance sheet reconciliations, including oversight of the bank reconciliation and intercompany processes and supporting the overall Group Balance sheet reconciliation framework.
• Calculation of financial KPI's and ratios for inclusion in the financial statements and bond presentations working with the Treasury team to ensure accurate reporting and inclusion in the bond investor presentation.
• Liaison with the Group's external auditors as part of the year end and interim financial statements.
• Involvement in other finance projects as required.
• Mentoring a small team

Required profile must have:

• ACA or practice trained ACCA
• In-depth knowledge of the consolidation process
• Evidence of complex accounting knowledge
• High degree of emotional intelligence
• Ambitious and driven with a CV easily that reflects these traits
• Ability to work 4 days/week in Canary Wharf

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Construction, Nonresidential Building Construction, and Residential Building Construction

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