Group Accountant

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a well established service business in Sheffield as they look to recruit a Group Accountant for their team. They turnover approximately £15 Million per annum and have grown strongly through acquisition in recent times. There are further acquisitions planned so it is an exciting time to join the company with lots of opportunities for the right person.
The Group Accountant role will be responsible for all aspects of group and consolidated reporting across the group, including liaison with external advisors.
The company offer an excellent benefits package which includes: -
- Salary up to £50,000 (Scope to go to £55,000)
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (You can buy up to an additional 5 days per annum)
- 4% matched company pension
- Flexible benefits portal (Discounted cinema tickets, cycle to work, childcare vouchers etc)
- Hybrid working (Ability to work 2 or 3 days a week from home – flexible on dates)
Reporting into the Head of Group Reporting, this is a varied role that will include the following duties. Please also note there will be plenty of scope to get involved in ad-hoc projects, process and system improvements as well as involvement with acquisition growth within the business.
- Produce consolidated monthly financial reporting requirements
- Production of Monthly Management Accounts
- Dealing with investor and banking requirements
- Lead the year end process including being the key contact for audit and tax advisors
- Production of annual consolidated financial statements and single entity statutory accounts
- Produce consolidated weekly short term cashflow forecasts
- Own banking relationships including set up of and closure of accounts following acquisitions
- Support the Head of Group Reporting with the integration and updates of the finance system
- Develop and maintain capex reporting including development spend
- Develop and maintain monthly overhead reporting and present to department heads
- Deputise for Head of Group Reporting as and when required
Person Specification
- ACA/ CIMA/ ACCA Qualified
- This role would be ideal for someone practice trained looking to make a first or second move in industry although industry trained candidates with relevant experience will also be strongly considered
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- Experience in audit and accounts preparation
- Highly organised and able to prioritise tasks
- Good communication skills
If you are interested in this vacancy, please do not hesitate in applying today!