Leading UK multi-site retailer, operating from hundreds of locations throughout the UK and Ireland seeks new Financial Accountant to come and join a talented and well-established team.
You will play a key role in the Reporting team assisting in the production of statutory and non-statutory financial reporting deliverables for the inclusion in publications such as the annual report and accounts for the group, subsidiary financial statements, quarterly interim financial information and other internal management information, working closely with colleagues throughout the business.
Your main responsibilities as Financial Accountant will include:
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Coordinating and day-to-day involvement in the statutory audit, incorporating:
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Working closely with external auditors to devise an effective and efficient audit approach across the group
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Delivering against reporting timetables
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Coordinating and resolving outstanding audit matters
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Preparing status reports of progress against timetables
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The end-to-end production of Group and Subsidiary financial statements which involves:
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The full preparation of adjustments to management accounts including: IFRS 16, IFRS 9, IAS 19 and tax
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Formalising additional statutory disclosure notes
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Liaising with other internal and external stakeholders regarding other front-end disclosure information in the group AR&A and subsidiary financial statements
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Quarterly reporting:
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Preparation of condensed consolidated interim financial statements at quarter ends
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Facilitating the external auditor's interim reviews, including provision of analytical review commentary and review of divisional commentary submissions
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Non-statutory reporting requirements including:
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Providing an insight and input into the Group's continuous evolutionary improvement of systems, controls, and governance
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Involvement in annual budgeting process
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Involvement in monthly Board reporting
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Involvement with other ad-hoc finance-related projects
As Financial Accountant you'll need:
- Strong relevant experience gained in similar Financial Accountant type role in a fast paced environment or perhaps from a larger audit/accountancy practice
- Qualification as ACA, ACCA or equivalent
- Strong technical knowledge, with experience of statutory accounts preparation and consolidation
- A dedicated, diligent, organised and flexible approach, comfortable with pressure and delivering to agreed timetables
- An adaptable approach communicating with a wide variety of stakeholders
- A focus on improvement, welcoming feedback
Rewards and benefits:
- Salary £50,000 - £60,000 + bonus + car scheme + pension + excellent benefits
- To secure maximum pay/rewards, you must possess all outlined experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications
- management training to enhance career development
- Hybrid working (2-3 office days per week)
Please note: High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days. You must also be eligible to work in the UK.
Financial Accountant, Newcastle upon Tyne