Job Description

This post could be a useful career development opportunity for a highly numerate individual with the right aptitudes and motivation. Comprehensive in-depth training will be provided. People-skills and competence in IT are essentials for the post but a willingness to learn is crucial. The main purpose of the role is to ensure consistent, precise and timely accounting procedures are adhered to throughout the group.

• To ensure timely reporting of monthly management accounts to the management of company and to the shareholders
• To support and assist with annual external auditing and statutory accounts process and year-round communication with the Group’s auditors
• To maintain cost Centre profit and loss account for Group functions and support cost Centre owners in review and management of central costs.
• To develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and advisors

This is a permanent role of 37.5hrs per week, between 0830-1700, Monday to Friday.
Key accountabilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts for group holding company and various other non-trading entities within the group.
• Assist with preparation of monthly consolidated financial information for the group (reported to shareholders)
• Prepare monthly P&L Performance reports and detailed supporting analysis, work with cost centre owners to resolve queries in regard to P&L reports
• Providing the evidence in relation to group external audit for the group.
• Support Senior Management Accountant with preparation of statutory accounts for all group companies.
• Prepare and post IFRS16 journals for Company and balance sheets reconciliations upon close.
• Prepare and post Holland results into accounting database, CODA.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations providing feedback to Senior Management Accountant for further reviews.
• Any other ad hoc work required by the Group Head of Finance or Senior Management Accountant.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing to 38 days with service
• Exclusive discounts at major retailers, restaurants, holidays and much more
• Generous staff discounts for you and your family
• Award-winning training and development, with fantastic career prospects
• Wide range of wellbeing support for you and your family

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Part (mid-way through)/fully qualified ACCA or equivalent qualification
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in advanced use of Excel
• Experience of working to tight monthly reporting deadlines.