About our Client My client are an excellent employer in Cheltenham and have an outstanding reputation in the market. They are also market leaders in their field. Job Description The key responsibilities in this role: - Management of the External Audit and Statutory Reporting Processes for the subsidiary. - Quarterly preparation of VAT returns. - Responsible for corporate tax filings, liaising with Group Tax for the tax computation, providing any additional analysis and support for amounts required. - Responsible for ensuring that a robust and efficient control environment is in place which is compliant with Group guidelines controls. - Oversight of activities with Internal audit and remediation plans/projects required working with Operational Finance to ensure that these are resolved. - Ownership of subsidiary budgets and forecasts reporting and associated processes. - Preparation of balance sheet forecasts. - Regular review and reporting of performance against plan and latest forecasts. - Preparation of monthly management reporting process, including internal reporting submission to Group of and continuous improvement of balance sheet reconciliations. Other requirement for Group: - Support on all other External Reporting requirements including but not limited to provision of insurance information, other branch/operational filings, ONS returns. Supporting on balance sheet reconciliation and review process. Drive continuous improvement across this area and process. Provide coaching where required and support on resolution of any unreconciled amounts and alignment to best practice. - Support the Finance Reporting team with ad-hoc financial projects, reports and analysis. - Support on intercompany recharges, cost allocations as and when required, implementation and development of accounting for recharges and intercompany transactions. The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will possess the following: - Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA or CIMA). - Prior experience in a technical accounting role is preferred. - Proficiency in Accounting Software: Familiarity with accounting tools and software. - Strong Excel Skills: Confident in Excel for data analysis, financial modelling, and reporting is essential. - Financial Reporting and Analysis: Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports, conduct variance analysis, and provide insights for decision-making. - Budgeting and Forecasting: Skills in preparing budgets, forecasts, and re-forecasts to align with business strategies. - Financial Reporting: Expertise in preparing and presenting financial statements in accordance with FRS 102 or IFRS. - Regulatory Compliance: In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements and ability to ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations. Knowledge of tax regulations and ability to support on preparation of tax returns and filings. What's on Offer A highly competitive salary is available along with additional benefits, including an excellent pension. Candidates must be available to start within the next month and available for hybrid working in Cheltenham. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays