Employer: Absolute Recruit Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 per annum Date Added: 25/03/2024
Absolute Recruit are supporting a London-based, PE-backed, multi-site business in their search for a Senior Group Accountant to join their Head Office Finance function. The business has a complex group structure, with multiple sites and revenues of c.£200m.
As Senior Group Accountant, you will work within the Group Finance function overseeing a team of 4 and will be responsible for the management accounts for the group function, including consolidation along with taxation, bank administration and cashflow management. In addition, the successful candidate will become a key business partner to various budget holders within the company.
Key responsibilities;
Manage the Group Finance team (currently 4) with responsibility of the Group Finance monthly reporting process including preparation of various month-end reports and reconciliations
Business partnering with Head of Departments, holding reviews to discuss departmental P&Ls with the budget holders
Preparation of group consolidated reporting for senior management team including preparation of holding company accounting, group elimination entries and full consolidation.
Accountability for accounting and budgeting for central group functions, responsibility for fixed asset accounting, capex monitoring and reporting
Review of statutory accounts and coordination of the audit, liaising with external auditors
Assist the Group Tax Manager with the group’s VAT and Corporation Tax.
Key requirements;
ACCA, ACA or CIMA Qualified with a minimum of 3 years PQE
Experience within a multi-site business
Strong financial reporting skills across a large, complex group structure (preferable within a Group Head Office finance function) with strong capex reporting experience
Prior team management experience is essential
Advanced Excel skills, able to deal with large data sets
Strong business partnering skills, someone who can confidently and effectively communicate with other budget holders
Prior experience within a PE backed business would be beneficial but not essential
