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Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced group with over four decades of experience in the industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a key area within the finance team, delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial data for the business.
Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced retail group with over four decades of experience in the industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a key area within the finance team, delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial data for the business. This role provides a unique chance to collaborate with various departments and contribute significantly to the company's financial health.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, ambitious group
• Key role managing a significant area within the finance team
• Chance to deliver impactful financial data and insights
What you'll do:
As a Financial Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in managing and maintaining the financial health of the company. You will take charge of the balance sheet for all entities, ensuring that reconciliations are current and accurate. Your responsibilities will also include producing accurate monthly consolidated Group accounts within strict deadlines. You will oversee smaller entities' monthly management accounts and ensure that intercompany balances reconcile and are up-to-date. Additionally, you will produce monthly bank reports, carry out quarterly covenant testing with commentary, and manage the cashflow budget.
• Ownership of balance sheet for all entities, ensuring reconciliations are current and accurate for Group reporting
• Produce accurate monthly consolidated Group accounts to tight deadlines
• Take ownership of smaller entities’ monthly management accounts
• Ensure Intercompany balances reconcile and are up-to-date
• Produce monthly bank reporting, quarterly covenant testing with commentary
• Ownership of cashflow budget, ensuring weekly cashflow tool is updated for latest forecast information, and reviewing variances
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Financial Accountant position brings a wealth of experience in group consolidations, accounts preparation and audit. You must have the ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-finance colleagues. You will also have familiarity with accounting packages and the ability to work on own initiative, prioritise tasks, handle pressure and support finance team.
What sets this company apart:
This company stands out due to its fast-paced environment and ambitious nature. With over four decades of experience in the their industry, they have established themselves as a leader in their field. The company also places a strong emphasis on professional development, providing numerous opportunities for learning and growth. The salary is £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience, plus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, private healthcare, flexible working and many other company specific benefits. They are based in Hemel Hempstead.
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About the job
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: Group Accountant
Industry: Accountancy
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Hemel Hempstead
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 51020923/001
Date posted: 27 November 2024
Consultant: Kay Edle
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