Group Accountant Job at Broster Buchanan

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Senior Group Accountant

Excellent opportunity to join our Group Financial Reporting Team as Senior Group...

Location

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Salary:

Not provided

Admiral Group Plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Several years post-qualified in a recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA)
Ideally, experience of IFRS 9 (or relevant other regulatory) investment accounting processes
Demonstrated ability to support and enhance financial processes and controls, including identifying opportunities for improvement, and driving implementation providing actionable insights, and maintaining clear and accurate process documentation
Experience of working with and driving improvements in reporting systems, including managing and maintaining standing data
Able to interpret accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and present impact assessments to senior management
Proactive and self-motivated, with a collaborative mindset and a “can-do” attitude
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships including communicating insights effectively to senior stakeholders
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities

Job Responsibility

Investment Accounting: Work closely with the cash and investment management and accounting teams across the group to ensure a smooth, efficient and well controlled reporting process, with appropriate oversight to ensure accurate, compliant and transparent management information
Financial Statements: Draft/review financial statement notes for inclusion in the Group’s annual report, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS
Process & Control Improvements: Drive enhancements in reporting processes and documentation, with a particular focus on strengthening controls
Entity-Level Reporting: Coordinate and review group submissions for specific Group entities, ensuring timely submissions and resolving accounting queries in line with the Group timetable
Analytical Review: Perform regular reviews of financial data across the Group to identify trends and support the production of high-quality management information for internal boards, committees, and external stakeholders
Group Consolidation: Support the Group consolidation process, including preparation of consolidation journals
Audit Liaison: Build strong working relationships with external auditors, managing key deliverables and facilitating smooth communication across business areas
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across Finance, Investments, Risk, and other Group functions to ensure alignment and shared understanding
Ad-Hoc Support: Provide flexible support to Group and UK Finance teams as needed, contributing to wider team goals

What we offer

33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays)
Option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave
Eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service
Financial & Mortgage Advice
24-Hour Ecare
Cycle to Work Scheme
Flexible Working
Simply Health
Private Health Cover
Critical Illness Cover

Fulltime

Head of Group Accounting & Reporting

Step in to lead our Group Accounting & Reporting team to deliver clear, timely f...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Reach plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
Significant experience in large companies (ideally complex, multi-entity group environments)
Experience of tax in a large corporate environment
Working knowledge of Navision (or similar consolidation/ERP systems)
Technically strong, qualified accountant who enjoys turning numbers into clear, actionable insight
Natural affinity with data and detail, with a high level of accuracy
Confident managing external relationships especially with external auditors
Passionate about continuous improvement, with a strong grasp of how finance supports the wider business
Advanced reporting skills across consolidated P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and supporting schedules
A collaborative leader and clear communicator who builds strong relationships

Job Responsibility

Own the month-end close and Group consolidation, producing concise packs across P&L, balance sheet, working capital, cash flow and capex
Take the lead on the Annual Report & Accounts financial statements, notes and all supporting schedules and be our go-to for technical accounting
Run a smooth external audit process and support the Director of Finance with well-crafted Audit Committee papers
Set clear reporting instructions and timetables, coordinating with finance and wider teams so submissions land on time
Oversee completion of all subsidiary statutory accounts and keep our accounting policies fully aligned to IFRS
Maintain strong controls and reconciliations over key accounts, including intercompany balances
Partner with our Finance Systems Manager to get the best from the Navision consolidation system and continuously improve how we report
Help simplify the corporate structure, including winding up dormant entities where appropriate
Work closely with the Head of Financial Compliance & Controls to strengthen processes and the overall control environment

What we offer

25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years
Scheme to help you buy extra holiday
An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer
Big moment day - an extra days paid leave for a moment that matters to you
Bonus scheme
Company pension contributions matched up to 6%
Healthcare cash plan
Car lease scheme
Wellbeing support including a 24/7 assistance programme
Access to lots of discounts

Fulltime

Group Financial Accountant

Our client is one of the fastest-growing independent utilities companies in the ...

Location

United Kingdom , Perth

Salary:

55000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

Hutcheon Mearns Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA)
Ideally with experience or training in a professional services firm and/or corporate, group reporting background
Strong understanding and experience of external audit processes and requirements
Ideally have strong experience in delivery of Group and subsidiary statutory financial statements under IFRS, preferably with exposure to FTSE listed reporting requirements
Strong stakeholder engagement / management skills and an ability to present to all levels of management
Strong IT skills, high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office packages and exposure to ERP systems (through audit or role in industry)
Currently in an audit or technical reporting role, with strong experience and knowledge of IFRS accounting standards, ideally including accounting for consolidated groups

Job Responsibility

Prepare external financial reporting under IFRS, including consolidated group accounts and subsidiary accounts to PLC standard
Play a key role in the annual report process - not only statutory accounting but preparing disclosure sections and collaborating with key stakeholders
Support monthly management accounts process, focusing on consolidation and reporting
Support the group financial accounting team with technical accounting matters and contributing to draft papers for the Board, Audit Committee and auditors
Contribute to ongoing process and reporting improvements to make the business future-ready
Support accounting and reporting requirements on complex projects such as acquisitions, restructuring and refinancing
Support in compiling information for corporation tax advisors and review and challenge of tax computations in line with group strategy
Liaise with external auditors and manage audit requests
Support the transition to a new ERP system and enhance processes and controls

What we offer

Company policy offering hybrid working (2 days p.w in office policy)
Competitive salary and discretionary performance based bonus
28 days annual leave, increasing with service
Life assurance
Pension - 6% employer, 5% employee contributions
Ongoing professional development

Fulltime