Group Financial Accountant

The Group Financial Accountant will be responsible for managing the Financial Reporting function for the Group. This includes overseeing the preparation of annual audited financial statements, corporation tax returns, and managing the audit process with external auditors and stakeholders. Additionally, the role involves preparing internal reports for senior management, covering management accounts, budget, and cash flow. The position requires presenting quality financial analysis and insightful commentary to the Group Financial Controller and managing all Group taxation matters.

Key Responsibilities for the Group Financial Accountant:

* Demonstrate curiosity about how reported financial results relate to underlying operational reality.
* Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and identify the causes of any unexpected variances.
* Digitally store all accounts analysis and historic reports in a shared and easily accessible secure network location.
* Prepare monthly financial information and new funding line updates for fleet funders.
* Prepare all Group statutory accounts for Companies House, including required supporting documentation for filing purposes.
* Maintain the relationship with Group auditors, providing support during the annual audit process.
* Prepare Corporation tax returns for filing with HMRC, including supporting schedules and analysis.
* Compile commentary on group management accounts, annual budget, and weekly cash flow to support variance analysis.
* Ensure professional, accurate, and timely handling of all HMRC returns, queries, and relationships.
* Provide ad-hoc reports as required to CEO, CFO, and Group Financial Controller.

Key Requirements for the Group Financial Accountant:
* Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA).
* Strong business sense and interest in business financial management.
* Proficient in presenting complex financial data with clarity and precision.
* Advanced Excel user with a high degree of numeracy.
* Knowledge of accounting platforms, with D365 being a strong advantage.

At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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