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About The Role
The Role
We are looking for a dynamic professional to join our accounts team in Birmingham. Reporting directly into the Head of Financial Reporting, the primary purpose of this role is to ensure compliance with accounting standards, supporting the Head of Financial Reporting in delivering financial statements and the monthly Group consolidation, and assisting with audits. You will manage month-end tasks like nominal journals and balance sheet reconciliations, conducting detailed transaction reviews, preparing ad-hoc reports, and continuously improving processes for compliance and efficiency.
Responsibilities:
* Financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards
* Supporting the Head of Financial Reporting in delivery the team's reporting requirements including the half year and annual financial statements and monthly Group consolidation
* Support with the external (and any internal) audit process
* Month end responsibilities including nominal journals, reconciliation of balance sheet and intercompany accounts, production of the P&L and balance sheet with GAP and budget variance analysis
* Support the Head of Financial Reporting with the preparation and submission of Group VAT and Corporation Tax returns, maintenance of group arrangements, and be a point of contact for external advisers
* Undertake detailed nominal transaction review
* Preparing ad-hoc reports for stakeholders
* Continuously review processes ensuring compliance and efficiency
The Team
Our highly skilled and diverse finance team is dedicated to delivering exceptional accounting services to our exciting and dynamic Professional Services Group. We offer a comprehensive range of services that cater to both legal and non-legal businesses within the Group. Our finance team is meticulously organised into several specialised functions, including Group Accounting, Legal Cashiering, Billing, Credit Management, and Purchasing. This role will sit within our Group Accounting function and will report directly into our Head of Financial Accounting.
The purpose of the financial accounting and reporting team is the delivery of robust, pro-active financial information including monthly reporting to Group boards, management of the external audit process and engagement with the Audit Partner and their team to ensure sign-off of the annual statutory audit. Complete the statutory accounts for all Group entities in accordance with international accounting standards and timely filing and maintain the integrity of the balance sheet. The role is also the key contact for day-to-day interaction with the Group team. The team comprises of a mix of full and part qualified accountants completing a wide range of activities to ensure all elements of accounting and reporting are as accurate as possible.
We pride ourselves on servicing our internal clients to the highest standards, consistently adding value by going above and beyond in our efforts. Our commitment to excellence and proactive approach ensures that we not only meet but exceed the expectations of our stakeholders, contributing to the overall success and growth of the Group.
The Person
Candidates will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
* ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent qualified with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience
* Experience gained in a top 20 accountancy practice or in a professional services environment highly desirable
* Up to date technical knowledge of accounting standards, both IFRS and UK GAAP
* Ability to effectively communicate and engage with all levels of the organisation
* High level of proficiency with Microsoft office applications, including Excel
* Ability to manage multiple competing workstreams and work effectively in a deadline intensive environment
The benefits
With support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around our great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty. We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual performance with an opportunity to receive an annual bonus.
In addition, we have a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career. Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and many more benefits (grade dependent).
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