Group Financial Accountant

1 week ago

Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Hutcheon Mearns Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year

Our client is one of the fastest-growing independent utilities companies in the UK, servicing major corporates and public sector bodies nationwide. As a disruptive market leader, they are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and have won multiple industry awards. This dynamic and forward-thinking business has a number of exciting projects on the horizon including strategic acquisitions, an ERP system implementation project and a projected IPO in the next two years.

We are delighted to be recruiting for a
Group Financial Accountant
role, a new position within this business offering a technically strong Accountant the chance to play a pivotal role in the growth journey of this business. This company offers hybrid working with 2 days in-office working and individuals working in this business commute from locations including Tayside and Fife, Edinburgh, Stirling and Aberdeenshire. The company is based in Perthshire.

The Opportunity

As Group Financial Accountant, reporting into the Group Financial Reporting Manager, you will;

  • Prepare external financial reporting under IFRS, including consolidated group accounts and subsidiary accounts to PLC standard
  • Play a key role in the annual report process - not only statutory accounting but preparing disclosure sections and collaborating with key stakeholders
  • Support monthly management accounts process, focusing on consolidation and reporting
  • Support the group financial accounting team with technical accounting matters and contributing to draft papers for the Board, Audit Committee and auditors
  • Contribute to ongoing process and reporting improvements to make the business future-ready
  • Support accounting and reporting requirements on complex projects such as acquisitions, restructuring and refinancing
  • Support in compiling information for corporation tax advisors and review and challenge of tax computations in line with group strategy
  • Liaise with external auditors and manage audit requests
  • Support the transition to a new ERP system and enhance processes and controls

The Candidate

We are looking for a technically strong accountant, who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will be currently in an audit or technical reporting role, with strong experience and knowledge of IFRS accounting standards, ideally including accounting for consolidated groups.

The successful candidate will;

  • Be a Qualified Accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA), ideally with experience or training in a professional services firm and/or corporate, group reporting background
  • Have strong understanding and experience of external audit processes and requirements
  • Ideally have strong experience in delivery of Group and subsidiary statutory financial statements under IFRS, preferably with exposure to FTSE listed reporting requirements.
  • Have strong stakeholder engagement / management skills and an ability to present to all levels of management
  • Strong IT skills, high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office packages and exposure to ERP systems (through audit or role in industry)

Benefits / Flexibility on offer?

  • Company policy offering hybrid working (2 days p.w in office policy)
  • Competitive salary and discretionary performance based bonus
  • 28 days annual leave, increasing with service
  • Life assurance
  • Pension - 6% employer, 5% employee contributions
  • Ongoing professional development

Next steps?

If this opportunity sounds like your next step, please apply with your full CV. For more information, please contact Lynsey Campbell or Emma Clitherow at Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment.

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