We are seeking an experienced Group Accountant to join a growing, private equity-backed group. This is a senior role with responsibility for group reporting, statutory compliance and cash management.
This is a temporary to permanent assignement and will require someone who is seeking longer term employment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation and completion of the group and statutory audits, ensuring deadlines agreed with PE lenders are met
Review and prepare FRS102 statutory accounts, providing full supporting schedules to external auditors
Produce month-end management accounts and board reports, including detailed variance analysis
Submit monthly and quarterly financial results and covenant compliance reports to the PE owners
Review and reconcile Audit Packs to financial results prior to submission to auditors
Prepare and manage the group and holding company budgets and forecasts
Produce and present a weekly group cash flow forecast, working closely with Regional Finance Directors
Manage group cash pooling and banking arrangements, including transfers to deposit accounts and liquidity management
Open and manage bank accounts for newly acquired subsidiaries
Handle acquisition and disposal accounting, including journals and working papers
Review and streamline the group chart of accounts to improve monthly reporting efficiency
About You
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
Strong experience in group reporting within a multi-entity environment
Confident dealing with external auditors, tax advisors and PE stakeholders
Excellent technical accounting knowledge (FRS102)
Strong cash flow and forecasting capability