Group Finance Assistant Accountant

2 months ago

Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD GROUP Full time
Due to growth of the Finance team, we are looking for a Group Finance Assistant Accountant for a 12 month FTC to join the team

· Job Title – Group Finance Assistant Accountant (12m FTC)

· Location – BL9 8RR

· Working rota – Mon-Fri

· Working hours – Full time

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Group Finance Assistant Accountant, you'll be doing the following:

Assisting with the loading of data and review of monthly information provided to the Group team (prepared in consolidation systems - Cognos Controller and TM1). Data extraction and analysis to assist with the preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts for the Plc under IFRS (year end & interims). Responsible for the preparation of subsidiary dormant accounts using accounts preparation software. The extraction of data from the consolidation system for upload into our accounts preparation software to assist with preparation of trading entity statutory accounts under different accounting standards (FRS 101 and FRS 102). Review and analysis of the notes to the accounts to identify errors or omissions. Preparation of financial information for external announcements / presentations. Coordination and preparation of supporting files for audit. Assisting with the monthly maintenance of IFRS 16 data input and calculations. Analysing data at key reporting period ends to assist with the calculation of the impact of IFRS 16 on the Group's results. Management of timelines and submissions from subsidiaries in line with Group Finance deadlines and agreed timelines with stakeholders. What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's (or Master's) degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field preferable Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting - relevant degree or part qualified High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel as well as working knowledge and skills across Microsoft Office including familiarity with building PowerPoint presentations Confidence speaking to new people and ability to contact through email, telephone or in person meetings. Good interpersonal communication skills in order to build and maintain relationships within Head Office and local subsidiary teams. The ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently (with guidance from senior team members). Self-motivated, ambitious individual with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Proactive and organised, with a willingness to learn and work with initiative. The Company:

The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues over 3,400 stores across several retail fascia's in over 30 markets around the world.

We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity.

To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people first, a digital leader and customer focused organisation which provides operational excellence and is continuous with identifying new areas of growth into our day-to-day.

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

Incremental Holiday Allowance Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme Discounted Gym membership Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications Interested?

If you are interested in this position, then press the Apply Now button.

Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of your application, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion

Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.

Thank you again for your time.

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