Vacancy - Interim Group Financial Reporting Accountant Are you seeking a role in which you can support one of the UKs largest businesses with the provision of robust, timely and commercially focused financial information and reports? Do you have experience helping to deliver year-end statutory reporting for a large group and its subsidiaries alongside experience of management accounting? We are seeking a Group Financial Reporting Accountant to join our team at the Port of Liverpool and help us keep the world moving This role is initially for a 14 months Fixed Term Contract. Your Role In this role you will support the Deputy Group Financial Controller and Group Financial Reporting and Corporate Projects Accountant in planning, coordinating and project managing the half-year and year-end close processes, including reporting from divisional finance managers and interaction with tax, treasury and other colleagues. In addition, you will also assist with the preparation of the annual group and subsidiary statutory accounts (FRS 102). The role also includes the preparation of financial reporting to senior management regarding financial performance, variances and trends, and may also include working alongside colleagues in the Group Management Accounts Team to support month-end management reporting. You will support with ad hoc financial/corporate projects, such as changes of accounting standards (e.g. FRS 102 lease accounting/UK GAAP to IFRS), and occasionally take ownership of projects within the area of systems and process development, seeing them through to successful implementation. You will also help provide Group Finance support to the Group Treasurer and Group Head of Tax when required. What you'll bring You will be an experienced Accountant, ideally ACA qualified though ACCA/CIMA alongside relevant experience will also be considered. With good knowledge of UK GAAP, you will also have knowledge and experience of year end audit reporting processes and preparation/review of statutory financial statements. You will have relevant management accounting experience, with excellent organisational skills including the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks. You will have strong IT skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint; knowledge of SAP would be beneficial, but is not essential as training will be provided. Previous experience coaching a team or other colleagues would be advantageous. Who are we? Already one of the UKs leading port and logistics companies, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UKs leading port operator. We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers. Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040. Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow. What we can offer you In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as: 27 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays) Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, Retail Vouchers, plus more Commitment to learning and personal development Last year we supported over 50,000 hours of training and personal development We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our Employee Assistance Programme when required If you believe you have the skills and experience we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, wed really like to hear from you Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 26th November 2024.