A large IT business in Central Sheffield are looking for a Financial Accountant. This role is working for a fast-paced rapidly growing private equity backed group.
This would be a great role for a first or second time mover from practice, or anyone with a solid background in compliance and governance, looking to join an ambitious and energetic team based in Sheffield.
Reporting to the Group Finance Manager you will manage a large portfolio of entities, where you will need solid technical accounting knowledge alongside excellent project management skills in order to keep all engagements on track and all stakeholders up to date.
- Manage the external reporting requirements for a portfolio of UK and European entities, responsible for building relationships with external parties and co-ordinating the timetable of audit and accounts-prep engagements.
- Prepare journal entries and reconciliations to support the conversion of US GAAP management account TBs to locally-compliant TBs
- Co-ordinate efforts from other teams including the management accounting teams, FP&A, Legal, Tax and the operational business in order to deliver quality information to external partners
- Proactively identify opportunities for procedural improvements to improve efficiency and quality, and work to implement these to position the business for growth
- Assist with the onboarding of regular new acquisitions, understanding the mapping of legacy local results into the systems, and planning for a successful transition
You will be
- ACA/ACCA Qualified with a technical background
- A disciplined self starter with a ‘can do' attitude who is able to work within a matrix organization, with a high level of commitment and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- A critical eye for accuracy, data integrity, process issues and improvements.
- Excellent analytical skills including the ability to analyse large and complex data sets in order to summarise in a simple, effective way.
Benefits;
Bonus scheme, 25 days holiday, 8% pension, hybrid working and private health