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Base pay range
Central London
Purpose of the role
The role holder will be a key member of the Group Reporting team and will have a strong understanding of group reporting processes and technical accounting under UK adopted IFRS (‘IFRS’).
This role will:
1. Assist in the production of the Group’s monthly Management Accounts;
2. Support the Group year-end process, including production of the Group & UK subsidiary companies’ annual statutory financial statements;
3. Provide technical accounting expertise for the Group and support the business in technical accounting matters;
4. Perform any other duties required to support the activities of the Group Reporting function.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
1. Assist in the data collection, consolidation and preparation of the monthly Management Accounts, including management commentary and analysis of the results. Ensure reporting is robust and compliant with IFRS accounting standards, financial control frameworks, and other Group policies.
2. Assist in the production of the year-end Group financial statements and individual company UK accounts (prepared under FRS 102), from planning, data collection and consolidation through to the production of the Group’s Annual Report. Liaise with external auditors, tax, treasury, and legal/secretarial departments amongst others.
3. Liaise with staff at all levels to ensure that data requested is received in accordance with Group timetables.
4. Create reports from the Group’s consolidation system, Oracle’s Enterprise Performance Management (“EPM”), and work with the Finance SAP and EPM teams to ensure data and process integrity.
5. Assist in completing the Office for National Statistics (ONS) returns.
6. Assist in ad-hoc projects to provide analysis and improve the quality and timeliness of group reporting.
Technical Accounting
1. Prepare technical accounting analysis for the Group. Prepare/review accounting papers to support the appropriate treatment of significant transactions to ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS, FRS 102) and Group policies. Agree papers internally and proactively with the external auditors.
2. Provide pragmatic technical business partnering to the business. Work with the business to deliver optimal and appropriate solutions.
3. Monitor IFRS developments and support the assessment of potential impacts on the Group in advance of the required adoption dates. Support implementation to achieve compliance.
4. Deliver initiatives to improve technical accounting capability within the Finance Community.
5. Provide support to the Group Head of External Reporting and Group Financial Controller in producing ad-hoc financial information as required.
Key Performance Indicators
1. Achievement – delivering results and creating value
2. Planning and organising
3. Building and retaining relationships
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
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