Senior Group Accountant

Mediaweb Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Group Accountant. This pivotal role involves financial reporting for the Group, managing monthly consolidations, and working closely with senior finance personnel. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with 4+ years of experience and strong IFRS knowledge. The role offers generous benefits including a company car allowance and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum plus bank holidays

Choice of company car or 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

Qualifications

• 4+ years post qualified experience in accounting.
• Trained in practice.
• Experience in a listed group/consolidation environment.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing monthly consolidation and drafting Board report.
• Preparing statutory financial statements including Plc consolidated accounts.
• Managing cash position through accurate tracking and forecasting.

Skills

Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)

Ambitious team player

Engaging and personable

Education

Qualified accountant

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