Location: Darlington with hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days at home Duration: Fixed term for 12 months Are you interested in gaining experience within a large, complex FTSE 250 Listed organisation? You may be an experienced qualified accountant looking for an interesting role, or looking for a step-up to propel your career. If so, we would love to hear from you This is a fantastic opportunity to join our vibrant, growing business as a Group Financial Accountant. Reporting to the Group Financial Reporting Manager, this role supports and develops the Group’s financial reporting and governance procedures. Key areas of focus will be PLC filing requirements, PLC Head Office books, the annual budgeting process, technical accounting compliance and tax related activities. Your key responsibilities will include: Assisting on the completion of the Group’s PLC filing requirements e.g. half year and year-end financial statements, including compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Providing advice on technical accounting areas including analysis of the impacts of developments and changes in GAAP and the development of the Group’s accounting policies. Maintaining the accounting records of the head office entities, including technical accounting in areas such as share based payments. Assisting with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes and ensuring forecasting accuracy of corporate costs. Assisting with group taxation affairs including year-end tax accounting, corporation tax compliance and maintenance of the group tax risk register which feeds into the annual SAO process. Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the Group’s auditors, tax advisors and other professional advisors. Ad hoc finance and operational related projects, including supporting financial reporting software implementations. Join ZIGUP as a Group Financial Accountant and enjoy some outstanding benefits … Of course, there’s a great basic salary, but that’s just the beginning, our most popular benefits include … Salary – Up to £60,000 per annum based on experience. Annual Leave - 24 days annual leave plus public holidays and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday Pension - Employer contributions of 5%. Financial Benefits - Enjoy the security of free life assurance, a colleague referral scheme (earning £1,000 per referral), and our Benefits App with discounts and cashback at top retailers like Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q, and Wickes. Wellbeing & Lifestyle Services - Access our colleague assistance programme with 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy plus cycle to work, eyecare vouchers, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan, Single Private Medical Insurance and Travel Insurance. Motoring Benefits - Take advantage of exclusive Colleague vehicle-leasing schemes, discounted repairs, and reduced rates on weekend car and van hires. Wagestream - A free financial wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay, helps you save, provides financial advice and offers even more discounts on your shopping. About You First and foremost, you will have a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent). You’ll have a high level of technical accounting experience (IFRS and FRS101). Strong organisational and project management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines on multiple projects. You’ll have excellent communication skills at all levels, with the ability to influence and drive improvement. Be able to demonstrate strong Excel skills, including experience of financial reporting systems, business planning and budgeting processes. About Us ZIGUP is a leading integrated mobility solutions provider. We're trusted by many of the UKs leading insurance and leasing companies, fleet operators, OEMs and blue-chip corporates, delivering a wide array of solutions from vehicle rental and fleet management to accident management, vehicle repairs, service and maintenance. Our Purpose? Keeping customers moving, smarter. We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable. Keep your career moving, smarter.