Financial Accountant
Salary £85,000- £90,000 DOE
Well established manufacturing organisation based in Romford
Permanent/Full Time/ Hybrid
Industry; Manufacturing, Accountancy
Our client, a reputable, well established manufacturing business with a UK turnover of over £350 million (Global turnover much larger / billions) is recruiting for an experienced Financial Accountant near Romford. They are an international operation and previous experience within the manufacturing industry (or closely related) is essential.
The Financial Accountant will be fully qualified (ACCA / CIMA ) and have had a strong previous working background within a similar role (minimum 5 years) as well as previous experience working within a reputable, high turnover organisation.
You must have experience in a control environment, SOX / ICFR or similar. Knowledge of IFRS is preferable, FRS 101/FRS102 experience is essential. previous Group Accounting experience desirable. Financial reporting experience is key and you must be able to demonstrate previous experience of the following;
Monthly Group Reporting
Group External Financial Reporting
External audit management - Key contact point
Providing accounting and commercial support to the organisation as applicable
Own the Group accounting policies (Controls)
Own the Tax Risk management for the Group, and ensure compliance in corporate and VAT tax matters. Own the relationship with external advisors.
Preparation of month end journals, reconciliations, financial statements, and other financial accounting activities
IFRS experience preferable.
Experience in a control environment - ICFR / SOX
Internal audit management
Impairment reviews
Corporation Tax
VAT
Statutory accounts production - FRS 101 & FRS102 experience required.
Staff management
Change management (processes and integration)Company Benefits
Holidays: 25 days. Increases with service to 28 days.
Pension: Group personal pension, company contribution of 4%.
Life Cover: 3 x your salary in the event of your death to your nominated beneficiary.
Occupational maternity pay plus SMP.
Accident Cover: Disability compensation Payment.
Medicash health plan: Our client pays for Individual Cover or Family. Employee has the option to increase the benefit.
Employee Star Award.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Lunches: Free every day (equates to value of £700).
Free drinks available all day
Quarterly Staff Samples.
Heavily subsidised sports and social events.
Annual company BBQ.
Annual flu vaccination.
Please note, This role is hybrid and travel to the office will be required 3 times a week.
Please disclose your location on your CV as those who do not have their location noted may see a delay in the success of their application being processed.
We are currently only accepting applications from those who reside in the UK, with full Visa status. Applications from outside of the UK will not be shortlisted. If you have plans to relocate, please disclose this via your CV / a cover letter to accompany your application.
At Pursuit Group, we have over 25 years experience placing candidates successfully in employment with our valued clients. By providing you with our recruitment services, we will act as an employment agency as defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973. If you would like to find out more about this role or our services; please feel free to call (phone number removed).
Keywords: Senior Group Accountant, Accountancy, Manufacturing, Romford, SOX, IFRS, Control environment