Rutherford Cross is delighted to be partnered with a growing PE-backed business to appoint a Group Financial Accountant. The company aims to become a leading resource recovery business in the UK and Ireland by enhancing facilities and investing in innovative material recovery initiatives.

This period of growth presents exciting career opportunities, with plans to double the size of the business over the next five years. The company has already doubled in size over the past six years, thanks to the efforts of its dedicated team.

Role Description:

• Manage balance sheet and profit and loss accounts for group companies
• Consolidate month-end results for the multi-entity group within the reporting timetable
• Assist with monthly and quarterly bank reporting requirements
• Implement best-practice processes and controls across the group to ensure the efficient production of financial information
• Assist in preparing annual consolidated and statutory accounts and be compliant with IFRS
• Manage the annual group audit process
• Handle various VAT and Corporation tax compliance tasks
• Support the FP&A team with month-end reporting
• Undertake various ad hoc tasks for external stakeholders
• Reconcile intercompany relationships, investigating and correcting errors promptly

Candidate Attributes:

• Problem-solving mindset
• Experience in consolidation accounting preferred
• Experience working in a complex, fast-paced finance function
• Newly qualified professional accountant (ACCA / CIMA / CA / ACA)
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills
• Confidence in challenging numbers and finance processes
• Quick learner with a flexible approach to work
• Strong Excel skills and ability to drive process and system improvements
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery
• Ability to handle large volumes of data

On Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus: 10% discretionary – 5% on company objectives and 5% on personal objectives
• Holidays: 26 days per year plus 4 statutory holidays
• Flexible working, with at least 2 days in the office to start

For more information, please contact Ally Deas at [email protected].