Financial Reporting Accountant (12 Month FTC)
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About The Role
The Group Financial Reporting team is responsible for the production of the Annual report and accounts (ARA) and Half year results (HYR) announcement including the strategic report. The team also supports a range of additional reporting and technical accounting related tasks as required and provides technical guidance on a range of issues to the Finance function and the rest of the business.
Aberdeen Group
Job Description
12 month Fixed Term Contract
About The Role
The Group Financial Reporting team is responsible for the production of the Annual report and accounts (ARA) and Half year results (HYR) announcement including the strategic report. The team also supports a range of additional reporting and technical accounting related tasks as required and provides technical guidance on a range of issues to the Finance function and the rest of the business.
We are recruiting for a Financial Reporting Accountant to join our Group Financial Reporting Team on a 12 Month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team which is central to the external communication and reporting of the Group's results. This role reports to the Senior Financial Reporting manager and you will be responsible for ensuring key financial deliverables are produced to a high standard and on a timely basis. This role also offers exposure across the business/wider finance function, including Investor relations, Communications, Tax and Business performance. The role requires strong communication and influencing skills in dealings with senior management and their teams. You'll work within an area committed to producing high quality work to tight deadlines with a focus on continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and the ability to prepare and present financial statements and reports in accordance with Group requirements.
* Subsidiary data and commentary submissions are reviewed, analysed and challenged to ensure information provided is accurate and appropriate.
* Support elements of the monthly/quarterly reporting process including segmental reporting and associates/joint venture reporting.
* Supporting technical accounting work; including application of accounting standards and impairment review assessments.
* Preparation and review of the Strategic report and Management report of the Group's ARA and HYR announcements. Supporting enhancements to corporate reporting and review of best practice reporting.
* Develop finance systems knowledge to ensure optimal use of technology to drive insight and analysis and develop internal control framework.
* Deliver continuous process/quality improvements – looking to add value by challenging existing practices and designing, developing and implementing changes to ensure reporting is in line with industry best practice and adds value.
* Maintain a well-controlled reporting environment for internal and external reporting processes.
About The Candidate
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS or equivalent)
* Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, practices and processes.
* Extensive knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Takes personal accountability for quality and delivery.
* Ability to take initiative through proactive and constructive action.
* Strong communicator with effective verbal and written communication skills, who can adapt communication styles to suit different audiences.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.
Our Benefits
There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.
When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal.
Our business
Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.
For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button below.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
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Accounting
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