Following a recent review of the finance department this established group of companies is seeking to strengthen the team by appointing a Senior Financial Accountant. Operating through several divisions and with turnover in excess of £100m, they have enjoyed impressive growth and expansion and have recently become part of a global company.
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The successful candidate will be joining the business during an exciting period of change and integration, part of which will involve transitioning over to a new ERP system and the development of more robust controls, reporting and analysis processes. The ideal person will therefore have a good amount of experience in corporate financial reporting, control and compliance, with expertise in IFRS and UK GAAP. A key part of this role will involve working with and developing high performance teams whilst driving accountability and continuous improvement with colleagues on site and stakeholders internationally.
Main responsibilities: Supporting the development of best in class financial reporting IFRS group reporting and consolidations UK GAAP statutory reporting (FRS 101 / FRS 102) Month-end and year-end close ownership Cross-functional stakeholder engagement External and internal audit coordination Financial controls and process improvement Technical accounting and policy implementation
Desired candidate profile Strong, credible presence with the ability to motivate and mentor teams Rapid learner who quickly adapts to new systems, regulations, and business models Commercial awareness with excellent analytical and problem-solving capability High attention to detail with strong governance / compliance mindset Confident communicator across all organisational levels Strong financial accounting / technical pedigree Fully qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA preferred)