New opportunity responsible for supporting the Head of Consolidation & Group Report & Accounts in the production and analysis of all Group Consolidations and Interim Financial Statements.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
• Prepare monthly reporting for inclusion in the external reporting pack and report upon variances
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the Group debt facilities and assist with accounting treatment where applicable
• Assistance with acquisition and disposal accounting / business transfer reviews including necessary consolidation entries. Cross check acquisition accounting to technical advice and PPA reports
• Ensure monthly verification file is completed and ready for review
• Assist team members with in depth issues surrounding the consolidation system and other accounting issues
• Assist in the preparation of Interim financial statements / investor reports
• Review ledgers and prepare specific notes for inclusion in the quarterly and annual financial statements (IFRS16, IFRS15)
• Provide PBC information required by auditors in connection with the quarterly audit of consolidation
• Prepare specific notes for the stat checker for onward submission to the Reporting team.
• Provide all PBC information required by Deloitte in connection with the annual audit of consolidation
• Prepare annual verification file
• Other ad hoc tasks as and when required within the team’s responsibilities
• Work on projects to improve the quality of information in the accounting system
• Other ad hoc tasks as required
• Functional Knowledge/ technical knowledge:
• Good working knowledge of the Finance Control team responsibilities.
• Statutory accounts preparation and delivery knowledge
• Group reporting knowledge
• Consolidation and IFRS knowledge desirable
• Effective written and oral communication skills to communicate complex accounting language simply
• Ability to build strong relationships required for liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to challenge, enquire and analyse
• Ability to apply existing skills to other tasks as required
• Analytical and problem-solving skills required to recognise and solve problems / issues when they arise.
• Able to present information in a concise, efficient and professional manner to senior management
• Strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications & Experience:
• Degree level educated (or equivalent).
• Specialised Knowledge in FRS, UK GAAP
• Microsoft Office skills to intermediate level
• Professional Certification such as ACA/ACCA/CIMA with industry experience preferred
• Previous experience of statutory accounts production, consolidation, audit process management and ensuring reporting is correct at a legal entity level is preferred.
• Effective communication skills, written and oral
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Initiative, proactivity, enquiring approach, resourcefulness
• Adaptability, ability to embrace and respond positively to change
• Analytical and investigative skills, logical reasoning and problem-solving skills – individually and collaboratively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Integrity and assertiveness when dealing with complex / business critical issues
• Flexibility of working practices, priorities and hours to meet business demands
