Group Reporting Accountant

**Group Reporting Accountant |£55k to £65k + 10% Bonus | Perm | Leeds (3 days office, 2 days remote)**

Morson are proud to be partnering with a leading Manufacturing business, specialising in sustainable products for the construction industry. This is an innovative and progressive business looking to bring in a **Group Reporting Accountant**, on a permanent basis.

The role will be Hybrid, based in Leeds head office 3 days with 2 days remote working each week.

Reporting to the Head of Group Reporting the **Group Reporting Accountant role**is a central finance position within the Group Finance Function and will be part of a small team accountable for continuously improving, producing, and maintaining all internal and external Group Reporting requirements.

**Responsibilities of the Group Reporting Accountant will include**:

- Production of Group consolidated monthly management accounts and finance pack including providing comprehensive analysis, variances to budget and forecasts and raising issues on a timely basis
- Production of monthly management accounts for holding companies and group cost centres, including detailed balance sheet reconciliations. Ensuring full integrity of the balance sheet.
- Liaising with all areas of finance, ensuring all divisions have validated their monthly results, managing issue resolution to ensure “one version of the truth”
- Liaising with the Group auditors and ensuring subsidiary audits are progressing in line with reporting timetable and confirming key deadlines are met
- Assisting in the preparation of Group Annual Report and Accounts, trading statements, interim reports and investor presentations
- Accountable for full end to end preparation of subsidiary statutory accounts, through to audit sign off and delivery to Companies House working alongside the Company Secretarial team
- Co-ordinate completion and collation of tax packs from all UK reporting entities, and review tax packs for submission to tax advisors
- Swift preparation and sign off of dormant group companies
- Contribute to a robust end to end Financial Control framework, implementing appropriate fully documented procedures, processes and controls
- Identify and provide effective solutions for continual process improvement driving automation of processes, including supporting the development of the current reporting suite to dashboard analytics
- Prepare draft monthly forecast and annual budget for Holding companies
- Consolidate Group monthly forecast pack for review by the Executive Committee
- Assist in managing and collating the annual consolidated Group budget and associated reporting packs

**What we are looking for -**
- Qualified (ACA / ACCA/ICAEW) - Financial accountancy expertise required UK & International GAAP
- Group Reporting / PLC reporting experience
- Strong technical accounting skills with experience of operating within a highly effective team
- Highly numerate with the ability to analyse and evaluate information, with high attention to detail
- Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Well-organised and efficient with a ‘right first time’ approach to quality of work
- Ability to adapt quickly to different situations
- Computer and IT literate with advanced excel skills
- Experience of consolidation or accounts preparation software an advantage but not essential.

**Location**:Leeds - 3 days office based, 2 day remote working each week**

**Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 per annum + 10% Bonus**

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV.