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Are you a fully qualified technical accountant, with practice experience? Are you used to working with financial statements? Are you happy to work in a fast-paced, private equity environment? If you can answer yes, we'd love to hear from you.
The role
The Group Reporting Accountant is responsible for ensuring all aspects of Group statutory and consolidated financial reporting are successfully achieved within prescribed timescales. You'll assist the Head of Group Reporting in developing and maintaining financial control and compliance across the business, and work to integrate new business acquisitions into Group close and reporting processes.
Responsibilities
* Preparation & submission of consolidated monthly management accounts for the Group (UK & International).
* Lead delivery to the external audit team including year end disclosure packs, technical papers and management accounts analysis for tax purposes. Co-ordinate with the management accounting team to ensure that deliverable deadlines are met and the Group timetable is on track.
* Manage the collation of data and lead the preparation of all Group statutory accounts and additional financial reporting requirements. Contribute to board reporting, bank reporting & covenant calculations.
* Analytically review the Group monthly consolidated results (income statement, balance sheet & cashflow). Explain variances vs. budget and prior year.
* Deliver monthly capital accounting, reporting and tracking vs. business case, budget and forecast. Systemise the fixed asset registers and capex workflows.
* Lead in the development and implementation of base financial controls for the Group engaging with finance and business teams where appropriate. Undertake periodic internal audits to give assurance over control effectiveness.
* Take responsibility for completion of other deliverables that require management accounts information i.e. National Statistics returns & returns to private equity house.
* Take responsibility for the accounting for the Group’s holding companies.
* Assistance with other ad hoc tasks and projects as necessary, including acquisition integration into the Group financials.
Knowledge, Skills And Experience
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification
* Able to demonstrate technical proficiency
* Strong communication skills
* Strong organisation and planning skills
* Strong concept of customer service
* Flexible and able to deliver to deadline
* Demonstrates attention to detail and processes with accuracy, but able to see the high level view
* Positive approach to work and problem solving
* Very good excel skills
* Can self motivate and wants to develop and succeed in an agile, fast paced private equity environment.
The Offer
* Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire (Hybrid - 3 days on site)
* Salary: Competitive
* 10% annual company bonus scheme
* Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday
* Pension: Employee contributions 3% / Employer contribution 8%
* Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays
* Medicash Plan
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawternity
* Other Benefits: Free parking, tasty treats, bring your dog to work, discounted products & free hot drinks.
Company
IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, employing over 850 people across our 4 UK manufacturing sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butchers, Classic Cat and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf.
CLOSE DATE: FRIDAY 14th FEBRUARY 2025
We may close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. If you're interested, please apply as soon as possible.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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