This role seeks a talented Consolidation Accountant with a knack for meticulous financial reporting and consolidation. The successful candidate will have the ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and communicate complex financial data in a clear and concise manner.
Client Details
This organisation is a large public sector entity within the health and social care sector.
Description
The key duties of the role are as followed:
- You will be part of a small team responsible for the preparation of high quality, IFRS-compliant, consolidated Departmental accounts to challenging timescales.
- You will undertake quality assurance of ALB and NHS financial returns for inclusion in the group consolidated financial accounts, including validating data and following up queries with individual organisations.
- You will calculate and process accurate and appropriate consolidation adjustments
- You will build effective working relationships with key stakeholders and other teams involved in the preparation of the consolidated accounts, both internal and external to the Department.
- You will identify and take forward process improvements in relation to the design of the consolidation process.
- You will assist in the preparation of the Whole of Government Accounts return on behalf of the group.
Profile
The successful candidate will have the following:
- At least part-qualified (CCAB or equivalent). Where part-qualified, willingness to complete professional accountancy training.
- Practical experience in one or more areas of financial accounting, audit or preparation of statutory accounts.
- The ability to develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders e.g. NAO, arm's length bodies and wider business colleagues
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels in both written and verbal communication.
- Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to analyse complex financial data and draw well-reasoned conclusions.
- Excellent organisational skills and a proven ability to plan and manage competing priorities.
Job Offer
- A competitive salary ranging from £30,794 to £37,636 per annum
- Comprehensive health coverage
- A supportive work environment with a focus on professional development
- The chance to make a real difference in the public sector
We encourage qualified accountants who are passionate about making a difference in the public sector to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an organisation that values its employees and the community it serves.