Head of Financial Accounting and Financial Risk

1 month ago

Blackburn Lancashire, United Kingdom Kenton Black Limited Full time

With state of the art facilities on the outskirts of Blackburn, this fast paced, highly successful group operate across the globe and continue to grow. Head office in the UK manages the central functions as well as the global network who continually evolve in-line with business requirements. Situated within easy commute from the M65, they are a business who strive on quality and actively seek to promote from within.
Flexible working pattern (Working within core hours whilst ensuring 5 days a week in the office)
Enhanced holidays
Bonus scheme
Life assurance
Bonus
Your New Role As Head of Accounting:
Based in the group structure, this strategic and forward-thinking Head of Accounting role will be at the forefront of ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency across the financial reporting process. Responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of technical accounting matters within the Group, including compliance management, ensuring regulatory requirements are met and that internal policies are fit for purpose, this position shall work closely with other departments and stakeholders across finance.
Technical accounting expert & business partner for the Group on all accounting matters in line with IFRS
Development and maintenance of Group Accounting Policies taxonomy
Develop a mechanism for ensuring compliance to policies across the Group
Ensure relevant technical training is rolled out across multiple teams
Ongoing assessment and report back on accounting standard development & their impact on the Group
Acquisition Accounting
Support the monthly, quarterly and annual balance sheet review and compliance requirements
The ideal candidate will be an expert in their field, highly intelligent with strong technical accounting skills and a keen attention to detail. They will be looking for further development in a technical accounting and reporting role whilst driving financial reporting excellence. formally qualified (ACCA ACA CIMA) with a proven track record of improving process and procedures, you shall also have a proven ability to lead on technical elements of finance in a group setting.
With a competitive salary you will be working alongside like-minded professionals in an environment where there is opportunity to develop and progress. There are many on-site facilities and the office space is a collaborative area where divisions and departments facilitate and welcome interaction across all levels. This role is being handled by Darren Cadman, Kenton Black Finance
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.

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