Financial Accountant - Gi Group Holding - Chesterfield

Salary up to 45k DOE

Hybrid working and Free Parking

Join our team as a Financial Accountant, a hands-on role where you will be an integral part of a large finance department, based at our Head Office in Chesterfield. As the Financial Accountant, you will serve as the main point of contact for external auditors, banks, and HMRC, ensuring effective communication and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Gi Group is a leading global recruitment and human resources company, operating in over 50 countries worldwide. With a focus on delivering high-quality staffing solutions and innovative workforce management services, Gi Group empowers businesses to achieve their goals and individuals to realise their potential. Join our dynamic team and be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence and success.

Responsibilities

Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records.
Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Reconcile intercompany balances to ensure accurate financial reporting across the group.
Conduct cashflow forecasting to support effective cash management.
Assist in the preparation of annual statutory financial statements for the group and subsidiary companies.
Lead the delivery of external audit deliverables, liaising with auditors to ensure timely completion.
Calculate and submit PSA (Pay As You Earn Settlement Agreement) tax returns.
Provide additional support for financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities, including collation of budget/forecast data and periodical submissions to Group.

Skills

Proven experience as a financial accountant, with a strong understanding of financial principles and practices.
Qualified accountant preferred (ACCA, CIMA, ACA), but Qualified by Experience (QBE) will be considered.
Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave - 25 days rising with service to 30 days
Your birthday off
Holiday purchase scheme
Flexible start and finish times
Flexible Bank Holidays
Work from anywhere - up to four weeks a year
Healthcare / dental / glasses & eye tests / alternative therapies / flu jab
Breakfast club
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Pay
IVF flex & support
Menopause flex - paid HRT treatment
Employee Assistance Programme
Pension Scheme
Financial coaching
Income protection insurance - Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most
Life insurance
Industry leading training
Career Pathway programme
Learn a new language
Electric car scheme
Paid time off to volunteer / move house
Internal teams dedicated to Diversity & Inclusivity, Wellbeing, Corporate Social, we are always looking for new members

Our company promotes equal opportunities and values the diversity of its workforce. In accordance with our Company Equal Opportunities policy, we will provide equal opportunities to any employee or job applicant and will not discriminate either directly or indirectly because of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity.

Gi Group iCIMS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Financial Accountant