Financial Accountant - Audit Background , Group Finance

Overview

Global business based near the City are hiring for a Financial Accountant due to growth. Working in the Group, you'll have ownership for a broad role covering multiple European Entities.

This role provides experienced accounting & coordination on a variety of key finance operations for a significant number of the UK businesses and overseas legal entities within the Group.

The person in this role will be responsible as part of a team for the accurate and timely delivery of all day-to-day finance operations for all assigned legal entities including management reporting and statutory accounting and ensuring robust financial controls.

• Oversee end-to-end finance operations for in-scope entities.
• Responsible for timely production of monthly management accounts and related management information, including P&L, balance sheet & cash flows for in-scope entities.
• Review & challenge all the monthly management accounts, supporting schedules & reports, understanding all key movements.
• Thorough review of the balance sheet and balance sheet reconciliations, providing commentary and analysis where needed.
• Drive the continuous improvements to financial processes, automation reporting and financial controls.
• Assist in ensuring all statutory reporting deadlines are met for in-scope entities, including annual accounts and tax filings.
• Assist in the audit process of the in-scope entities, liaising with external auditors and preparing schedules for auditors as required.
• Assist the Finance Manager and Financial Controller, in leading the UK finance function, identifying ways to increase efficiency and growth opportunities.
• Ensure accurate financial data entry into finance systems.

Ideally, candidates will have 2 years post qualified experience with a background in audit, but this is not essential.