Location: Leicester
Type: Permanent
Salary: £55,000 Per Annum
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (IMPORT & SUPPLY CHAIN )
GLOBAL FMCG
LEICESTER
UP TO 55K
Our client a global importer and distributor of fashion products is now seeking an experienced GROUP MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT to join their team in head offices in central Leicester .
Group Management Accountant
A group financial accountant is based in a head office and will oversee the accounts of all subsidiary companies within the group. As well as completing consolidation, reporting and forecasts, this role is responsible for ensuring each company adheres to reporting standards and is financially compliant.
The role
The group accountant usually reports into the group finance controller and will provide financial guidance and support for a group of companies. They are responsible for all manner of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, consolidation and—most importantly—maintaining regulatory compliance across all companies in the group.
The role involves interacting with all levels of the business, from senior stakeholders to external parties and the finance team as a whole. Daily tasks include:
Financial reporting
Month end reporting and consolidation
Group statutory reporting
Completing subsidiary accounts
Quarterly bank reporting
Preparing annual budgets
Liaising with external or internal auditors
Answering financial queries
Preparing quarterly financial forecasts
Maintaining company compliance standard
Analyse financial information to assist business profitability and growth
Managing Capital Expenditure
Produce financial statements including P&L accounts, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries
Group accountant job qualifications, skills and experience
Education
Candidates will have a degree in one of the following subjects (or related):
Accounting
Finance
Mathematics
A group accountant should be a fully qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS accountant or CIMA and would ideally have excellent knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, FRS etc.). Industry experience is usually preferred.
Must have
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently.
Excellent attention to detail
Good organisational skills
Good time management