Location
Woking, Surrey | United Kingdom
Job description
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Woking Permanent £40,000 - £50,000 per year Hybrid working
About Our Client
Our client the World's Number one in their industry sector are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join the team in Woking, Surrey, Hybrid working pattern available
Job Description
The main purpose of the role is to support the Group Financial Manager in delivering accurate consolidated financial information, that is compliant with all Group finance policies and IFRS.
You will be responsible to maintain technical accounting proficiency but also be an effective business partner, able to support subsidiary finance teams in meeting their reporting requirements.
You'll report to the Group Finance Manager and will work closely with 2 Senior Group Financial Accountants.
Key responsibilities
- Review and challenge monthly financial data submissions from subsidiary teams and follow up queries through to resolution
- Business Partner to the subsidiary finance teams in UK, US and Germany across the Group to support them in meeting Group policies and reporting requirements
- Collaborate cross functionally with the relevant stakeholders to identify accounting impacts key transactions and posting journal entries accordingly
- Work with the Financial Accountant to ensure that the monthly consolidation of c.100 entities is executed correctly. All intercompany balances to be matched and reconciled and Intra-group transactions eliminated
- Prepare monthly balance sheet and cashflow reporting for distribution to the Board, investors and banks
- Participate in quarterly balance sheet reviews with subsidiary finance teams. Track agreed actions through to completion
- Assist in the integration of new acquisitions onto the finance platform, ensuring consistency in reporting and financial controls and processes
- Become an expert user of our consolidation system - Cognos Controller - to be able to maintain and develop the system to meet new requirements. Training and support will be provided.
- Preparation of the annual statutory accounts of all UK subsidiaries (FRS101)
- Assist the Senior Group Accountants in the production of the consolidated annual financial statements and report (IFRS)
- Be a contact for the annual group audit, helping the Group Finance Team to collate all audit evidence and manage auditor information requirements
- Support the Senior Financial Accountants in their monthly completion of: Holding company postings and review; loan interest calculations and postings; Group costs and recharges; group consolidation
The Successful Applicant
- Part-Qualified or Qualified by experience
- Working in a Group Finance role and/or experience in a complex multinational company desirable
- Technically minded, with a good understanding of accounting principles
- Strong systems skills in all MS Office applications, with advanced Excel a must
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to successfully operate in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
- You can be studying for an accountancy qualificaation
What's on Offer
- Hybrid Working Pattern 3 days in the office and 2 days from home
- 25 days holiday
- Pension
- Season ticket loan
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance
- Other Great Benefits please apply for more information
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