£48K/yr to £58K/yr
Leicester, England
Permanent, Variable

Group Financial Accountant

Posted by Churchill Howard Limited.

Rare opportunity for a newly or recently qualified accountant to join a well-known employer. As a key member of the Financial Accounting team, you'll report directly to the Financial Controller and work closely with the FD to deliver sound technical accounting guidance and reporting.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to the whole of Group Finance and work alongside senior management whilst gaining experience in a highly visible role. The role will be expected to work closely with other specialist teams within the Finance Department including Tax, Group Treasury, FP&A, Investor Relations and ESG reporting.

Role

  • You'll manage new accounting requirements and standards ensuring the business stays up to date and compliant.
  • Draft and maintain documentation to support accounting for complex areas.
  • Act as key point of contact for technical issues internally for Group Finance and externally with auditors communicating business situation and presenting when required.
  • Guide finance teams through the implementation of new accounting standards and associated business impacts.
  • Support month-end, period end and year-end processes.

Candidate

  • ACA/ACCA Qualified
  • Experience of operating in a large company environment either as an Auditor in Practice or Financial Accountant in industry.
  • Undertaken research into technical accounting issues and provided appropriate recommendations for implementation within the organisation.
  • Intellectual ability to handle complex technical financial reporting/accounting issues.
  • Keen problem solver with strong working knowledge of IFRS.

In return you'll be working with one of the region's top Organistaions. They offer an excellent Bonus and Benefits package. Your salary will be reviewed annually in line with personal performance, business performance and inflation.

The suitable candidate works in the office 2 days per week. You are free to go into the office as often as you like though.

They also offer excellent opportunities for development and progression so to be considered send over a copy of your CV.

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