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SalaryRole:Group Financial Accountant
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £47,025 - £57,475 (Dependent on experience) & Bonus Scheme
Company: EG Group
About the Role…
EG Group is expanding, and we have an amazing opportunity for a Group Financial Accountant to join our ever-growing finance team. The Group Financial Accountant plays a crucial role in the financial accounting and reporting activities of the organization.
This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial information, supporting the preparation of financial statements, and assisting with various accounting and compliance tasks. The Group Financial Accountant must possess strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Duties & Responsibilities
Support the production of monthly, quarterly and annual Group Financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Develop the group-level balance sheet reconciliations, including but not limited to external borrowings, and ensure their accuracy and completeness.
Assist in the production of the monthly Group consolidation, working closely with other finance team members to gather and validate financial information.
Contribute to various ad hoc financial reporting projects as and when required, providing support and analysis to facilitate decision-making processes.
Support the management of the annual audit process, including preparing audit schedules, liaising with auditors, and addressing audit queries.
Implement and maintain effective internal controls and procedures to safeguard financial data and ensure data integrity.
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting processes.
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.
Candidate Requirements
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and appreciation of general accounting
Experience in group accounting function
Strong excel skills
Technically strong and knowledge of IFRS
Experience in preparing financial statements desirable
Experience with consolidation desirable
Benefits & Rewards
Performance Based Bonus Scheme
Employee Life Assurance
EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
ASDA Discount Card – 10% off all ASDA stores
EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
Smart Health – 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
Learning & Development – access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
Free Secure Car Parking
Dress Down Fridays
Flexi-Time
Prayer and Ablution Facilities
Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
Work Anniversary Rewards
Free Eye Test
Who are EG Group?
EG Group is one of the world’s leading independent convenience retailers with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia and the United States of America.
Founded in 2001 by the Issa family with the acquisition of a single site in the UK, today the company is at the forefront of delivering an innovative approach to forecourt convenience retail.
At EG Group, we pride ourselves on being recognised for our investment model, trading performance and more importantly, providing a best-in-class customer experience in Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel.
Our transformational convenience retail business model has been built upon excellent relationships with an extensive portfolio of leading retail brands, and through strategic network acquisitions supported by a program of new-to-industry developments.
Every day, our committed workforce tirelessly delivers our products and services to millions of customers alongside supporting the local communities in which we operate.
Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.
