Controls Accountant - Reading (Hybrid) - Salary to £60,000
We are pleased to be working with our longstanding clients as they look to find a Controls Accountant to join the team. A highly acquisitive, £1.6billion turnover brand, they partner with some incredible Chefs such as Michelin-starred John Campbell and Moncia & David Galetti, operating in some awesome settings such as The Gherkin, Blenheim Palace and The Louvre.
They are growing their Finance function further and as such require a Controls Accountant, you'll assisting with the completion of detailed Balance Sheet reviews across all trading entities within the group, both UK&I and Europe.
You'll need to identify key risks, make recommendations for improvement and work with stakeholders to see the successful implementation of those enhancements.
A little bit more about the job....
* Prepare & review the findings and make recommendations to the Finance Directors, the Support Office Finance Director and the Group CFO.Assist with presentation and review of trading company's Balance Sheet alongside members of the Financial Reporting team and senior members of operational finance.
* Gain understanding and assess weaknesses within specific processes and provide recommendations for improvement.
* Work with relevant teams to implement process improvements across all aspects of the finance infrastructure.
* Gain an understanding of the reconciliation software and help support its day to day use.
* Assist with the future expected development of the reconciliation system across geographical regions.
* Assist with the continued improvement of the reconciliation system in the more mature trading entities of the group.
* Support in the introduction of a comprehensive annual review of the financial controls across all group companies and report all findings, highlight and assess the robustness of mitigating controls and carry out follow-up reviews.
A bit about who they are looking for....
* ACCA/ACA qualified with 1year PQE from a Top 10 practice
* A good working knowledge of Company Balance Sheets
* Experience reviewing processes and controls appropriately across companies
* Exposure to various finance functions
* Works under general direction within a clear framework of accountability. Exercises personal responsibility and autonomy.
Controls Accountant - Reading (Hybrid) - Salary to £60,000