Senior Group Accountant

Job title : Senior Group Accountant  

About the business

We are recruiting for a legal firm with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. They are looking for a Group Accountant to join their team and play a key role in their continued success.

Working Pattern

This is a hybrid working pattern based in Brierley Hill with 3 days in the office and 2 working from home.

Main duties:

• Compile detailed financial packages for each subsidiary, encompassing profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, while adhering to strict reporting deadlines.
• Ensure complete responsibility for the precision of all financial data within your subsidiary portfolio.
• Review the work of accountants, management accountants, and transaction teams, swiftly addressing and correcting any discrepancies.
• Develop detailed variance reports with commentary, capital expenditure reports, and bad debt reviews to provide valuable business insights.
• Partner with the asset management team to thoroughly understand the performance of the portfolio.
• Support the group financial accountant in finalizing monthly management reports for review by both UK and Group Finance Directors.
• Closely oversee accounts payable and receivable ledgers to ensure they are managed efficiently and effectively.
• Accurately and promptly complete VAT returns in compliance with all tax regulations.
• Produce detailed cash flow forecasts to aid in strategic financial planning.
• Collaborate with asset managers to ensure ongoing compliance with all banking consent requirements.
• Prepare year-end financial statements for each subsidiary in accordance with FRS 102 standards.
• Oversee the preparation of year-end audit packs and effectively communicate with external auditors throughout the process.
• Compile comprehensive tax packs and maintain open communication with tax advisors.
• Review annual tax calculations and ensure accounts are ready for submission to HMRC.
• Work jointly with tax advisors to ensure prompt and effective responses to any HMRC inquiries.
• Assist in managing the treasury function, including foreign account oversight.
• Provide essential support to the Financial Planning & Analysis team as needed.
• Be ready to undertake ad hoc analysis projects, showcasing your adaptability and problem-solving abilities.

Location / Office / Culture

The role is based in Brierley Hill surrounded by an enthusiastic, knowledgeable team with great, supportive management. With a large international presence and an exciting atmosphere to work in with fantastic offices.  

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong technical accounting knowledge specifically aligned with UK accounting standards.
• Prior experience with group accounting, consolidation, multi-currency reporting is an advantage. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders. 
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proficient in using accounting software and financial systems. 

Benefits to the role:

• Great team with internal progression
• Large business with international reach

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.