Time left to apply: End Date: November 7, 2024 (26 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: JR001684
We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.
Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families, and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.
Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for, and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby, and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa, and St. Tropez.
POSITION SNAPSHOT
Job Title: Group Accountant
Location: Manchester
Contract Type: Permanent
WHO ARE WE
PZ Cussons is a FTSE250 listed consumer goods business, headquartered in Manchester, UK. We employ around 2,600 people across our operations in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. Sustainability and the wellbeing of our employees and communities are at the heart of our business model and strategy, captured by our purpose: For everyone, for life, for good.
If you want to join a business in transformation with exciting growth plans and the opportunity to work flexibly with a 2-3 days hybrid policy and finish at 1pm every Friday, apply to work for us today!
The Role:
The External Reporting team works to consolidate the results of the Group, including all global business units, to produce the full year and half-year statutory accounts. The team also ensures best practice in terms of application of relevant accounting policies and standards across the Group, working closely with external advisors, including the Auditors, and with local finance teams within the UK and other Global markets.
This role’s purpose is to support the Group in maintaining accurate accounting records and in producing accurate statutory accounts through expert technical knowledge and application of relevant account standards and policies.
Key Accountabilities:
External Reporting (Half Year/Year End):
* Key role in the preparation of the year-end and interim financial statements
* Key point of contact for external auditors, ensuring audit requests are provided and keeping track of any issues/adjustments across the component audits
* Researching technical queries and preparing accounting papers on key judgement areas to support the Audit
* Maintaining and reviewing the accuracy and integrity of the group consolidation
* Ensure application of relevant and up-to-date accounting policies and standards
* Support production of results announcements, trading updates, and investor presentations
* Ownership of UK local subsidiary financial statements
Month End Activities:
* Support submission of actuals into consolidation system
* Maintenance and review of group statutory consolidation, including preparation of reconciliations and consolidation adjustments
* Support implementation of new processes and improvement of current procedures to support the development of the Group’s control environment
* Maintain technical knowledge and support implementation of new/amendments to accounting standards across the Group
* Provide technical expertise across the Group to support decision-making and projects
Key Skills and Qualifications:
Qualifications:
* Good working knowledge of Excel
* Oracle FCCS experience preferred but not essential
Technical/Professional Experience:
* Experience with preparation/audit of statutory accounts under IFRS, with up-to-date technical knowledge
* Experience of Group accounts and dealing with multiple overseas subsidiary companies
* Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to work to deadlines, manage own time, and work independently
* Experience of operating in a tight control environment and implementing new ways of working
* Experience working within industry preferred but not essential
* Experience of working with/within a global FMCG business preferred but not essential
Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.
At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers.
If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognized and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.
PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!
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