JSS are partnered with a well-established FTSE in Luton who are actively recruiting for a Group Financial Accountant to join their friendly and expanding team. A successful candidate will demonstrate impressive attention to detail and an excellent team player attitude. In return you will be joining a successful and supportive team, with genuine career progression.
Main Responsibilities:
- Completion of key month end processes in line with prescribed timetables
- Responsibility for preparing and posting journals, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Completion of monthly group reporting package and other information required for shareholder reporting
- Preparation of year end statutory accounts for the Group and statutory returns
- Interaction with internal and external auditors
- Operate financial controls, and look for ways to enhance the control framework
- Assistance with technical IFRS issues as they arise
- Assistance with change projects, such as; Upgrading finance ERP system; Review of ICFR processes and identification of opportunities and improving monthly processes
- Work in direct correlation and develop as a potential successor to the Group Financial Controller
Key Skills and experience:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
- Studying for/achieved finance qualification
- Proven technical accounting knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRA
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to investigate, identify and recommend solutions through the extrapolation of data
- Able to pick up new systems quickly and efficiently
- Highly organised and proactive, team player