Full job descriptionAn excellent opportunity has become available for a permanent Group Accountant to join a market leading international business who have experienced year on year growth. This organisation pride themselves on low staff turnover. Based on growth plans for the next 3-5 years the company is looking to strengthen their team with a Group Accountant who will take ownership of:
*Group reporting & consolidation
*Budgeting, forecasting & planning
*Technical accounting & projects-providing accounting support across complex areas and supporting accurate financial reporting
*Tax compliance and related tasks
*Systems & process improvement
*Stakeholder engagement and liaison with non finance colleagues by delivering clear, concise financial insights enabling informed decision-making to ensure adherence to relevant business and systems controls
*Audits-assist with statutory reporting and end to end audit process by resolving technical accounting issues and to meet reporting deadlines
Skills and experience required:
*Fully Qualified Accountant or QBE with a strong interest in reporting and technical accounting
*Proven track record in company reporting, consolidation and internal financial controls
*Ability to improve processes as well and interrogate and interpret data
*Proactive with the ability to influence decision making and build and maintain relationships internally and externally
*Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes at a group level
*Exposure to corporation tax and UK tax compliance requirements
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*High level of attention to detail and accuracy
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
*Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines using own initiative as well as working as part of a team
*Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
Additional information:
*The role is office based in Woking a minimum of 3 days per week
*Due to where the offices are based, you will need to drive as the site is not accessible using public transport
*Only candidates with full eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship will be considered
*Interviews will take place the first week of August