Group Financial Accountant
Portsmouth 1-2 days per week / hybrid
£50-55k
We are partnering with a global professional services and solutions business in their search for a technically strong Accountant to support their growing business. A PE-backed business, they have a rapid growth trajectory and are looking for someone ambitious with a strong academic record to join their team.
The Role
The role is responsible for supporting the Group Accounting Manager, with a focus on Statutory Reporting. It includes being a key point of contact for the Group audit and assisting with the production of the Group financial statements. This role will also assist with technical accounting support across the Group and work with the Group Accounting & Acquisitions Manager on any M&A accounting which may be required.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assist in the preparation of year-end statutory accounts and the year-end audit process.
2. Work closely with the Group's External Auditors in their audit of technical accounting areas, collaborating with the Group Accounting and Acquisitions Manager.
3. Act as a point of technical accounting knowledge for the wider finance teams and proactively share knowledge and advice, ensuring group accounting policies are in place and kept up to date.
4. Assist with improvements to the financial reporting processes. Identify weaknesses in control processes, suggest improvements, and formalize the changes across the business.
5. Support with ad hoc projects, including M&A work.
6. Liaise with external consultants, including technical accounting advisors and M&A advisors.
About You:
1. Newly qualified, either from a large firm of Accountants or a global commercial business (ACA or ACCA).
2. Up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of IFRS, particularly IFRS 3, IFRS 9, IFRS 15, and IFRS 16.
3. Ideally experience of working on a Group audit for a large, complex organization.
4. Good communication skills, teamwork, and collaboration skills with executives, auditors, and external advisors.
5. Strong organization and project management skills - ability to manage multiple projects with competing demands.
6. Agile learner able to thrive in a fast-paced, growing business with an ambition to progress.
The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working (1-2 days at their Portsmouth office with occasional travel to the London offices), and free parking alongside a range of benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr