Senior Group Accountant

Gleeson Homes; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Group Accountant in Sheffield to handle financial reporting, manage consolidations, and liaise with tax advisors. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of post-qualified experience and strong IFRS knowledge. This role offers significant benefits, including a generous holiday entitlement and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays

Choice of company car/ car allowance

Private Medical Insurance Scheme

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and trained in practice.
• Experience in a listed group or consolidation environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting for the Group.
• Review monthly consolidation and assist with statutory financial statements.
• Manage cash position through accurate tracking and forecasting.

Skills

Qualified accountant with 4+ year post qualified experience

Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)

Experience in a listed group / consolidation environment

Ambitious team player with a strong work ethic

Job description

Job Introduction

Due to continued rapid growth across the business, a new role has opened up for a Senior Group Accountant. This role reports to the Deputy Group Financial Controller and works closely with the Group Financial Controller and Chief Financial Officer as part of a highly skilled and professional Finance team. This key role will be responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting for the Group.

Main Responsibilities

• Reviewing monthly consolidation, including drafting sections of the Board report
• Half year results consolidation and interim accounts preparation
• Assisting with the statutory financial statements including Plc consolidated accounts and 7 trading subsidiaries (all IFRS)
• Consolidating forecasts and annual budget
• Liaising with the tax advisors to ensure completion of tax returns and quarterly instalment payments
• Managing the cash position of the Group through accurate tracking, forecasting and management of bank drawdowns and deposits
• Ad hoc projects / analysis as required

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified accountant with 4+ year post qualified experience
• Trained in practice
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)
• Experience in a listed group / consolidation environment
• Will do attitude, ambitious team player with a strong work ethic
• Engaging and personable with the ability to liaise at all levels and lead from the front

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Choice of company car/ car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan
• Highstreet/ Store Discounts
• Development Opportunities