Job Ref: 214732924

Date: 2021-09-23 15:27:34

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A successful growing business in Milton Keynes are looking for a Group Financial Accountant.

A successful growing business in Milton Keynes are looking for a Group Financial Accountant to deliver high quality information to the investor community, Board and senior executives by working as part of highly professional Group Financial Reporting team. The individual will have considerable exposure to the businesses senior management team and can expect to be involved in ad hoc projects (such as acquisitions and disposals) as and when they arise.

Scope and Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing and delivering consolidated financial reporting

Weekly sales, operating profit and debt report

Monthly management, financial and board reporting

Half-yearly and full-year external reporting and results announcements to the City

Forecasts, annual strategic plan and budget

Management of all data submissions, ensuring data is timely, complete and accurate

Understanding the information received, ensuring analysis and explanations are insightful and useful

Resolution of practical and technical accounting issues including an assessment of impact on business

Responsible for the provision of financial support to the other internal and external stakeholders, including provision of information for decision making purposes

Ad hoc internal and external financial reporting, analysis and modelling to analyse scenarios that impact the business

Coaching of graduates and new members to the group reporting team

Support for production of statutory accounts
Skills and Attributes

Qualified accountant (with a few years post qualification experience) either from a recognised firm or -with relevant industry experience

Strong analytical ability and eye for detail and accuracy, with an ability to take a broader view as required.

Technically strong with high level of awareness of IFRS and UK GAAP, including cash flow reporting, non-GAAP measures, impairment assessment etc

Ability to develop solutions to complex problems and identify and implement process improvements

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management in both head office and various sites of the Group

Flexible and motivated team player with a drive to deliver and achieve in role

Experience of large or mid-size plc reporting preferred

Potential for progression into senior finance roles
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