Job Description
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 ResponsibilitiesLead the preparation and completion of the group and statutory audits, ensuring deadlines agreed with PE lenders are metReview and prepare FRS102 statutory accounts, providing full supporting schedules to external auditorsProduce month-end management accounts and board reports, including detailed variance analysisSubmit monthly and quarterly financial results and covenant compliance reports to the PE ownersReview and reconcile Audit Packs to financial results prior to submission to auditorsPrepare and manage the group and holding company budgets and forecastsProduce and present a weekly group cash flow forecast, working closely with Regional Finance DirectorsManage group cash pooling and banking arrangements, including transfers to deposit accounts and liquidity managementOpen and manage bank accounts for newly acquired subsidiariesHandle acquisition and disposal accounting, including journals and working papersReview and streamline the group chart of accounts to improve monthly reporting efficiencyAbout YouACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)Strong experience in group reporting within a multi-entity environmentConfident dealing with external auditors, tax advisors and PE stakeholdersExcellent technical accounting knowledge (FRS102)Strong cash flow and forecasting capability
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