Robert Half are pleased to partner with an internationally renowned international business headquartered in Cambridge in order to recruit their new Group Accountant who will be responsible for compliance with the Group accounting policies and setting up all reporting relating to the projects. The successful candidate will join accounting function to assist in the Group's internal accounting and reporting, and to assist with the Group's statutory reporting. The candidate will assist the Group Financial Controller in ensuring ongoing compliance with IFRS through the development of solid technical abilities and monitored controls across the group.
Role Responsibilities
The Group Accountant will be responsible for internal and external reporting processes and providing technical support to the business to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Internal reporting requirements:
To assist the Group Financial Controller with the production and presentation of monthly financial and management accounts and Finance Board pack reports for the Group. This includes the preparation of reconciliations for the UK trading subsidiary.
Take ownership of intercompany re-charges between parent company and subsidiaries and among subsidiaries. This includes the preparation of monthly reconciliations.
Work closely with overseas subsidiaries and carry out monthly Group intercompany reconciliations
Take ownership of monthly reconciliations and reporting of two UK entities
Processing of monthly Group VAT returns through MTD
Take ownership of General Ledger maintenance for the UK entities
Assisting in the preparation of IFRS 15 calculations and supporting papers
Assisting in the preparation of monthly cash flow and revenue forecasts
Preparation of day 1 Group reporting to Group CFO
Review stock movements and valuation and stock provisions on a monthly basis and at year end
Take ownership of and maintain assets register
Assist Group Financial Controller in R&D tax credit calculation and analysis
Assist Group Financial Controller with capitalization of R&D projects under IAS38
Review POs to suppliers for UK trading subsidiary
Attending Product Build meetings
Support when necessary the transactional processing in AP, AR and banking.
To support on a variety of ad hoc projects and initiatives as required
Build strong relationships with CyanConnode teams across the Group to ensure you are working to your full potential and can be flexible when required
External reporting requirements:
Ensure adherence to appropriate and consistent procedures and controls
Assist Group Financial Controller in production of interim and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with required deadlines and accounting standards
Assist Group Financial Controller in producing compliant and consistent statutory accounts for the Group
Assist Group Financial Controller during the Group year end audit
Role Requirements:
Strong accounting executive with clear orientation to delivering results in a fast-paced environment
Experience in pulling monthly financial accounts together along with managing month end provisions and financial adjustments
Experience in project accounting would be useful.
Experience in supporting or undertaking statutory filing processes, such as VAT, Tax, R&D tax Credits, Statutory accounts.
Advanced Microsoft word and excel skills - essential
Demonstrated ability of taking ownership and responsibilities
Experience in a fast changing, fast-paced multi-national company, working in high performing teams to tight deadlines
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