Group Financial Accountant

Job Title: Group Financial Accountant
Location: Remote Working in either Manchester or Newcastle

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday- Friday)

Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)

An excellent opportunity has presented itself to join our client at their head office in Carlisle. An industry leader in the fashion sector, we are actively recruiting for a Group Financial Accountant to join the finance team.

The role of business reporting accountant will sit within a busy finance department reporting to the Group Financial Director.

As a valued team player you should have experience of working within a similar role, processing high volumes, working well under pressure both as part of a team and on your own initiative, with high accuracy and an organised approach.

Primary Responsibilities

• The preparation of consolidated group management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• The preparation of management accounts, budgets and forecasts for all non-trading companies including the holding companies & associated working papers.
• Review of all subsidiary management accounts, budgets and forecasts to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Preparation of the statutory accounts for all companies to agreed timescales & associated working papers.
• Cash flow reporting
• Submission of weekly bank facilities report.
• Company lead with the external auditors for interim and year end audits.
• Maintain and develop systems of reporting depending on the needs of the business.
• Liaise with other group finance staff and support in operational functions.
• Provide support to FD in any corporate matters (acquisitions/re-structure).

Previous Experience

• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/ CIMA accountant.
• Have expertise in group consolidations and strong financial modelling skills.
• Up to date knowledge on FRS 102 and accounting standards.
• Experience in producing detailed receipts and payments cash flow forecasts.
• Involvement in the annual audit process for a group of companies.
• Good working knowledge of basic UK tax compliance rules.
• Working knowledge of multi-currency groups.
• High level of Excel
• Able to work to agreed timeframes

Please submit your career details to Andrew Bridges at PDA SEARCH & SELECTION LIMITED.