This represents a fantastic opportunity for a fluent / native German speaker to join a market leading business operating in the events and hospitality space. Offered on a hybrid basis with a choice of locations across London and the Thames Valley to suit you.
Group Accountant - Germany
As part of the group reporting team you will be responsible for preparing the consolidated management accounts, statutory accounts, and support with group reporting and budgeting processes. This is a business I can recommend with complete confidence having first hired for them some 20 years ago!! They offer excellent benefits as well as a vibrant, rewarding and inclusive culture with significant career progression available to you.
Key responsibilities
Prepare the consolidated management accounts and commentary pack within monthly timetable
Support in managing and completing the monthly group reporting process from UK and European subsidiaries
Post adjustments and manage group company and consolidations
Preparation of the quarterly reporting for lenders
Involvement in acquisition technical accounting entries, ensuring supporting documentation for auditors
Preparing consolidated group forecasts
Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations for key consolidation accounts
Supporting with the consolidated budget process
Continually identifying process improvement opportunities within the finance function
Ad hoc technical accounting support across the business including implementation of group wide accounting policies
About You
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate significant technical accounting skills and ideally be an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant, or be close to qualifying. With a strong focus on European entities, it is a must that applicants are fluent/native German speaking