An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified ACA / ACCA practice accountant wanting to take their first or second step in industry, working in a highly profitable, growing AIM listed business headquartered in Bournemouth.
The Property Franchise Group PLC is the largest residential property franchisor in the UK with a network of over 1,000 lettings and estate agency offices operating under 17 brands.
This role is an ideal entry point into our Group giving insight into the financial drivers of our Group, exposure to our leadership team and awareness of our franchisees’ operations. This role reports to the Finance Director and key areas of the role include:
Statutory accounts
* Preparation of the Group's interim and year end consolidated statutory accounts under IFRS
* Be the main contact for the auditors and ensure all deliverables are provided
* Be the main contact for the external accountants who prepare the statutory accounts for the subsidiaries and who prepare the tax computations and manage the process
* Research and keep up to date with the latest developments in accounting standards and evaluate their impact on the Group
Monthly management accounts
* Be responsible for the preparation of the monthly Group balance sheet and cash flow statement
* Preparation of the monthly PLC financial Board report
Other
* Cashflow management
* Responsibility for the payment of Corporation tax which includes calculating the quarterly instalment payments
* Review of the quarterly VAT return prior to submission
* Preparation of the quarterly bank covenant report
* Undertake ad hoc finance-based project work and provide support to the Finance Director
The ideal candidate:
* ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally having trained with a top 20 accountancy firm and worked as an auditor
* Up-to-date technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
* Statutory accounts preparation experience
* Experience of consolidations
* Strong Excel skills
* Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and numeracy
* Works on own initiative
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Strong teamwork ethos
* Ability to communicate detail clearly and concisely
What we offer:
* A competitive salary
* 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, increasing with service.
* Extra day off for your birthday
* Free parking
* Cycle to work scheme
* Office perks which currently include refreshments, discounts and employee well-being.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Dorset, BH2 6LA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Are you ACA or ACCA qualified?
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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