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Job summary
A leading consumer business in Greater London is seeking a qualified accountant to join their central Group Finance team. In this role, you will manage month-end processes and collaborate with finance teams for accurate reporting. The ideal candidate has an ACA qualification and strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly with FRS 102. This position promotes professional development within a values-driven environment. Apply for a full role brief.
Qualifications
- Experience with FRS 102 accounting standards.
- Understanding of the audit process.
- Proactive, collaborative approach to tasks.
Responsibilities
- Manage month-end processes including reconciliations and forecasting.
- Collaborate for accurate monthly reporting.
- Contribute to quarterly Board reporting packs.
Skills
Education
Cedar is partnering with a global consumer business who are looking to hire a qualified accountant to join a central Group Finance team. The central team is based in a unique and collaborative office environment and is guided by strong values around teamwork, integrity, continuous improvement, and doing business the right way. The organisation encourages professional development and empowers individuals to shape the future of the group.
- Manage the month‑end processes for several central group entities, including balance sheet reconciliations, cost centre analysis, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting.
- Collaborate with finance teams across the group to ensure accurate monthly reporting.
- Contribute to the preparation of quarterly Board reporting packs.
- Assist with preparing statutory financial statements under FRS 102.
- Support the annual audit process through liaison with auditors and preparation of supporting documentation.
- Support a variety of projects such as banking reporting, restructuring, business combinations, accounting standards updates and investment analysis.
- ACA qualification
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including experience with FRS 102 (IFRS experience beneficial)
- Understanding of the audit process
- Proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to learn
- Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Advanced Excel skills
Please contact Cedar for a full role brief and to be considered.
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