Group Reporting Accountant

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified ACA / ACCA practice accountant wanting to take their first or second step in industry, working in a highly profitable, growing AIM listed business.

Client Details

A growing business with headquarters in Bournemouth.

Description

Statutory accounts
* Preparation of the Group's interim and year end consolidated statutory accounts under IFRS
* Be the main contact for the auditors and ensure all deliverables are provided
* Be the main contact for the external accountants who prepare the statutory accounts for the subsidiaries and who prepare the tax computations and manage the process
* Research and keep up to date with the latest developments in accounting standards and evaluate their impact on the Group
Monthly management accounts
* Be responsible for the preparation of the monthly Group balance sheet and cash flow statement
* Preparation of the monthly PLC financial Board report
Other
* Cashflow management
* Responsibility for the payment of Corporation tax which includes calculating the quarterly instalment payments
* Review of the quarterly vat return prior to submission
* Preparation of the quarterly bank covenant report
* Undertake ad hoc finance-based project work and provide support to the Finance Director

Profile

The ideal candidate:
* ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally having trained with a top 20 accountancy firm and worked as an auditor
* Up-to-date technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
* Statutory accounts preparation experience
* Experience of consolidations
* Strong Excel skills
* Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and numeracy
* Works on own initiative
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Strong teamwork ethos
* Ability to communicate detail clearly and concisely

Job Offer

* A competitive salary
* 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, increasing with service.
* Extra day off for your birthday
* Free parking
* Cycle to work scheme
* Office perks which currently include refreshments, discounts and employee wellbeing.