Rutherford Cross is working with a PE backed business, aiming to double in size in the next 5 years to appoint a Group Financial Accountant. The role has come about as the current incumbent is moving into the FP&A team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to gain a breadth of exposure in a fast-paced finance function with scope for career development.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor performance against forecast/budget for centralised functions. Ensure each budget holder has sufficient information to monitor their own performance against forecast/budget
• Management of balance sheet and profit and loss account for Group companies
• Consolidating month-end results for the multi-entity Group within the reporting timetable
• Assist with implementation of best-practice processes and controls across the Group to ensure rigour and compliance of ongoing efficient production of financial information
• Assist in preparing annual consolidated and around 30 subsidiary statutory accounts compliant with IFRS
• Assist with managing and coordinating the annual Group audit process
• Assist with various VAT and Corporation tax compliance requests
• Assisting the FP&A team with month-end reporting requirements
• Assisting with various ad hoc tasks for external stakeholders
• Reconciling all intercompany relationships, investigating and ensuring errors are corrected on a timely basis
• Assist with monthly and quarterly bank reporting requirements

Attributes

• Problem solving mindset
• Quick learner with a flexible approach to work
• Qualified professional accountant (CIMA/CA/ACA)
• Working within a complex, fast paced finance function
• Solid consolidation accounting experience preferred
• Excellent team player who can develop effective working relationships with colleagues

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.