Rutherford Cross is delighted to be partnering with our key client to appoint an Interim Group Accountant for a 3-month period.
Role Description
* Monthly management accounting for the group central cost centre entities
* Consolidating month-end results for the multi-entity Group within the reporting timetable
* Monthly Board pack preparation
* Assisting with implementation of best-practice processes and controls across the Group to ensure rigour and compliance of ongoing efficient production of financial information
* Assist in preparing annual consolidated and around 30 subsidiary statutory accounts compliant with IFRS.
* Assisting with managing the annual Group audit process
* Assisting with various VAT and Corporation tax compliance requests
* Assisting with various ad hoc tasks for external stakeholders
* Reconciling all intercompany relationships, investigating and ensuring errors are corrected on a timely basis
Attributes
* Problem solving mindset
* Solid consolidation accounting experience preferred
* Working within a complex, fast paced finance function
* Qualified professional accountant (CIMA/CA/ACA)
* Excellent team player who can develop effective working relationships with colleagues
* Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate confidently both internally and externally
* Demonstrates sufficient confidence and expertise to challenge numbers and finance processes
* Quick learner with a flexible approach to work
* Strong Excel skills and ability to pick up and drive process and system developments
* Will take pride in accuracy of work and timeliness of delivery
* Ability to work with high volumes of data and highly numerate
* Logical approach to work
Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
For more information on the opportunity, please contact Euan Bodie at Rutherford Cross.