Group Accountant

This company is searching for an intelligent, ambitious individual who is looking to develop their career in a dynamic and nurturing environment. This role provides the opportunity to gain practical experience of how Group Finance manages and supports a growing multinational business.

Client Details

Our client is a large organisation in the industrial gases and environmental services industries with a global footprint. Based in Portishead, they are renowned for their high-quality products and ethical business practices. They maintain a strong presence in the market and are committed to continuous improvement and sustainability.

Description

• Production of the monthly Group management accounts and related reports, to provide financial information to the Board and other stakeholders
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the group audit process to deliver audited financial statements, to comply with our statutory obligations
• Produce board reports and other ad-hoc reports to enable strategic decision-making by the Board
• Support the preparation of the Group budget and subsidiary budgets and forecasts to ensure an efficient and reliable budgeting process
• Liaise with Business Intelligence staff on the continuous development and improvement of the financial systems to increase the efficiency of transaction processing and reporting
• Lead consolidation work across the Group
• Keep up to date with the latest accounting standards and guidance and implement changes, as required, so as to ensure financial practices are in line with current standards and legislation
• Assist the Group Finance Team in any ad hoc projects as required to support improvement of the department in line with business requirements
• Work with other territories to ensure the delivery of Group business objectives and projects
• Any other tasks as required

Profile

A successful Group Accountant should have:

• An ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and financial reporting.
• Strong experience in managing financial operations and reporting.
• Proficiency in financial software and databases.
• A track record in effective team management and stakeholder engagement.
• The ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary of between £50,000 and £55,000, plus benefits.
• Hybrid working with 2 days on-site and 3 days from home
• 25 days annual leave plus BH
• Up to 12% company bonus
• A vibrant and positive company culture that fosters creativity and innovation.
• Opportunity to make your mark in a large organisation.
• 5% employer pension contribution

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, don't hesitate to apply.

Equally if this role does not tick all of the boxes, but you are open to new opportunities, please contact Rhys Lewis on or to discuss the current job market.