Essential Job Specific Skills and Experiences
- Fully qualified Accountant with 5+ years Post Qualified Experience in a Financial Reporting or External Audit role, ideally with plc or relevant industry experience
- Experience of listed plc reporting and corporate governance requirements would be advantageous.
- Fully up to date knowledge of accounting standards and corporate governance requirements
- Interpretative and analytical skills to assimilate complex issues into reporting and accounting solutions.
- Continuous improvement approach focusing on process efficiency.
- Able to manage numerous complex tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently on complex issues.
- Personal resilience and drive are essential.
Functional and Technical Skills
- Chartered Accountant or equivalent
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- Previous knowledge of Thomson-Reuters OneSource would be advantageous.
- Highly developed analytical skills
- Knowledge of statutory reporting and consolidation systems, processes, and workflow
Firm Wide Expectations
- Undertake any necessary training associated with the duties of the post and participates in training and development procedures.
- Comply with all Company Health and Safety policies and legislation in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
- Maintain confidentiality and observes data protection guidelines.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with their capability.