Group Financial Accountant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Financial Accountant (GFA) to join our brilliant finance team for a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract!

As the GFA for Mayborn Group you will support the Group Financial Controller with the key corporate accounting activity across the group. This will include consolidation of management accounts, reporting to the business and other key stakeholders. The role will be responsible for the reporting of statutory accounts and being the main point of contact for the auditors. The role will also be a key role in assisting and managing the tax strategy and compliance for the group, as well as reporting on and maintaining internal controls compliance. Due to the dynamic nature of the business, the role will also require an ability to perform sophisticated ad hoc tasks to support the wider business.

So, if you’ve just fallen off your chair because this is right up your street and you’re up for the challenge of all things babies, then read on and get in touch.

This role will be based at our Global Headquarters located in Newcastle Upon Tyne and will be required to work in the office three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for the consolidation and reporting of group management accounts on a monthly basis.
• Assist with the production of the reporting pack to China on a monthly basis, including additional reporting for half year and full year reporting.
• Full accountability of management of the Group Transfer Pricing Policy, ensuring that the agreed policy is consistently implemented and is in compliance with the agreed processes.
• Responsible for the consolidation and production of all statutory accounts in the UK, Australia, USA, and Europe.
• Maintaining the group's finance policies and procedures, incorporating both accounting policies and internal procedural controls.
• Responsible for collation and production of all relevant corporate tax returns and tax compliance.
• Responsible for completion of all financial returns as required by the Office of National Statistics and other government bodies.
• Responsible for the Global management of Royalties across the Group.
• Assist and advise on key areas for the integration for any acquisition activity that will impact on the financial reporting into the business.

What skills and experiences you’ll need to ace this job:

• Educated to graduate Degree level.
• ACA/ACCA qualified
• Ability to work at pace and accurately.
• Technically strong with high level of awareness of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Able to deliver to tight timescales.
• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems and identify and implement process improvements.
• Cross functional collaboration
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management in both head office and the pan-global operating divisions of the group.
• Flexible and motivated team player with a drive to deliver and achieve in role.
• Experience of working in a group environment / multi-site international operation
• Strong evidence of career progression preferably able to show promotion track record.