Group Financial Accountant

3 weeks ago


Camden Town Greater London, United Kingdom Select Service Partner (Head Office) Full time

SSP is a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, with c.We operate sit-down and quick service restaurants, cafes, lounges and food-led convenience stores, principally in airports and train stations, with a portfolio of around 550 international, national and local brands.

These include our own brands Upper Crust, Millies Cookies etc. as well as franchise brands such as M&S, Starbucks and Burger King.

Our purpose is to be the best part of the journey, and this is underpinned by our aim to bring leading brands and innovative concepts to our clients and customers around the world, with an emphasis on great value, taste, quality and service.

In this key role you will be responsible for supporting all 36 countries within the SSP group as well as Head Office company accounting.

Given the relatively wide geographical spread and large number of legal and reporting entities within the group, you also will play a key role in ensuring that monthly group reporting is accurately completed on time.

A key requirement of the role is to be able to work closely and effectively with both the in-country and group finance teams. This is particularly important during the half year and year end process, where you would support the Group Head of Financial Reporting and the Group Financial Reporting Manager to ensure that the external audit process runs smoothly and will assist in the preparation of the group consolidated statutory accounts.

Reviewing the completeness and accuracy of IFRS 16 submissions on a monthly and quarterly basis working collaboratively with the relevant finance in0country teams to investigate unexpected items.
Maintain accurate accounting records for the head office companies including intercompany interest and settlement interest and principal balances, production of monthly management accounts and reporting on any head office costs and recharges.
Identify and own projects relating to improvements in the reporting process, including controls and systems.
Completing analytical reviews of entities within the company, often in person, and producing reports for Group management identifying risks and findings from the review
Research into technical accounting issues and preparation of accounting papers justifying policy positions for external auditors and divisions.
This will include co-ordinating with UK and overseas finance teams to ensure any discrepancies are identified and resolved on a timely basis.

ACA qualified accountant within the audit practice of a Big 6 firm.
Experience of auditing complex consolidations with listed companies.
Strong systems proficiency, particularly the use of Excel spreadsheets.
Knowledge of SAP, ALEA, Tagetik is a plus.
Good business presentation and technical writing skills.



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