Group Accountant

4 weeks ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom James Fisher and Sons plc Full time

About James Fisher and Sons plc

We are a global supplier of trusted engineering services across various industries. Our 175-year heritage enables us to deliver innovative solutions to our customers' operational and technical challenges.

As an innovative and fast-growing organisation, we are looking for an Accountant to join our Group Finance Team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the financial accounting and reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the production of the monthly Group consolidated accounts.
  • Review and challenge of management accounts.
  • Monthly reconciliation and review of balance sheet accounts.
  • Support the various external and internal audits.
  • Assist in the production of annual reports and accounts.
  • KPI reporting providing insightful analysis.
  • Assisting in the consolidation and production of budgets and forecasts.
  • Providing technical guidance to Group Companies.
  • Support the Chief Accountant in identifying and implementing process efficiencies and improvements to drive a faster month end close process.
  • Providing system support on Group Consolidation package (Cognos) to Group Companies.
  • Support Cognos improvements and upgrades projects.
  • Support remediation of identified internal controls gaps.
  • Contribute to updates of the accounting policies and procedures.

About the Candidate:

  • Continuous improvement mindset.
  • Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
  • Proven track record of improving and streamlining processes and policies.
  • Previous experience within a group accounting team is preferable, but not a must.
  • Cognos experience preferable.
  • Strong technical accounting background (IFRS).
  • Be highly numerate and analytical.
  • Confident and effective communicator with the ability to build rapport and work with people at all levels.
  • Effective organisational ability and time management skills are crucial, with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
  • Ability to constructively challenge and analyse results.

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