About the role:
At Lincolnshire Co-op, our Group Accountant team stands as a cornerstone in fortifying the financial backbone of our Society. Comprising a dedicated and talented group, the team ensures the alignment of our financial objectives with the broader operational strategies. As our Group Financial Controller based at our Support Centre in Lincoln, you will be responsible for leading the control finance function, managing all finance and accounting operations / reporting, tax compliance, statutory reporting and filings, alongside compliance with all internal audit requirements as driven by the Risk & Assurance Committee. In this role, you'll oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, as well as taking direct responsibility for the delivery of consolidated accounts. Furthermore, you'll liaise with external auditors to ensure that a clean audit report is issued in accordance with Board approved timetables. You'll maintain up to date documentation of all relevant business processes and controls, ensuring team training is delivered to support and they are audit robust as well as identifying opportunities for process improvement within the control finance function. For a full breakdown of all duties and responsibilities, please refer to the full job description which is available as a download on this page. INDMP
About You
To be considered for this role, applicants will need to show us:
1. Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 5 years of experience in control finance.
2. A proven track record of leadership.
3. Excellent technical accounting skills.
4. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
5. Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with the capacity to convey complex financial information to diverse stakeholders.
6. Thorough knowledge of all relevant accounting principles and procedures
7. Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
Benefits:
In addition to working for a successful co-operative business, we offer our colleagues fantastic benefits, including:
8. 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays) (pro-rata)
9. Pension scheme (with up to 12% employer contributions)
10. Generous colleague discount rates across our family of businesses
11. Annual discretionary colleague bonuses to reward you for your hard work
12. Free tea and coffee provisions for all colleagues during rest breaks at work