Financial Accountant

Role Overview

The role will be pivotal in assisting the establishment of robust financial controls, accounting and compliance within the K2 Group of companies. Supporting the Group Financial Accountant and Group Financial Accounting Controller in embedding a new control function within the wider K2 finance group. There will growth and learning opportunities and will suit a candidate with a desire to expand their experience within financial control and compliance.

• Production of the Group ETB monthly with appropriate review of key reconciliations and associated evidence.
• Overview and tracking of Month End / Year End timetables, deliverables and checklist across the carious Finance team.
• Ownership of Group statutory adjustments e.g. transfer pricing adjustments
• Statutory accounts co-ordination & production support across all entities
• Assist with statutory audit preparation and ongoing support with auditors during audit periods
• System maintenance and control over Sage X3 e.g. user access, period end functionality, year-end close process and ledger maintenance
• Assist in implementation of new reporting and system developments to improve control and insight.
• Maintenance of Group finance accounting manuals and process flows
• Assist with ensuring all group compliance reporting is timely, accurate and complete
• Co-ordination of central finance functions e.g. Insurance renewals
• Central point of contact and co-ordination for regional operational licences and regulatory legislation
• Centralisation and reporting of key financial information to support the business e.g. RFI's
• Support the implementation, usage and development of SEI

• Experience working within a Group finance team with multiple regions and currencies
• Desire to grow and expand on current experience within a Group finance team
• Previous exposure of financial reporting, Statutory Accounts, Group consolidation beneficial
• Experience of meeting audit requirements and other external financial related information
• A proactive, forward looking and challenging mindset
• Detail focused with strong organisation and planning skills
• Ability to interact with and develop working relationships internally and externally in order to achieve best outcomes for the business
• Ability to meet deadlines and excellent prioritisation skills
• Adaptable to change and works well under pressure
• Excellent Excel and MS Office skills
• Knowledge of accounting software (Sage X3 desirable)
• Team player
• Has K2Q qualities
• Qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience.

K2 has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity and expects all employees to implement and promote this in their own work.