We are delighted to be working on behalf of PGL Beyond (http://www.pglbeyond.com)to appoint a Group Financial Accountant to its Head Office team based in Ross-on-Wye. As pioneers of adventure since 1957, the business was acquired by Midlothian Capital Partners (MCP)in January 2019 and is now shaping itself for an exciting journey ahead, resulting a compelling and exciting opportunity for a recently qualified Accountant.
About PGL
For young people, teachers, group leaders and parents, PGL is the UK’s leading outdoor education provider, delivering inspirational learning through adventure. Specialising in education activity courses, residential school trips, Language courses, children’s activity holidays, summer camps and secondary school ski trips, it has centres across the UK and France. Further expansion has seen the acquisition of three adventure centres in Australia; two in Victoria and one in Queensland, offering adventure courses for the domestic market.
Location
Headquartered in beautiful Ross-On-Wye, the finance team follows a hybrid schedule working in-office two days a week and remotely for the rest. Its in-office time is used primarily for team meetings and formal and informal collaboration.
Role
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the purpose of the role is to meet all PGL Beyond’s financial compliance requirements, to include statutory and financial regulatory reporting and tax compliance for 21 UK stat entities, which consists of a complex PE structure and debt/equity structure. This role will oversee company tax which includes interest restriction and transfer pricing. This role will work closely with the CFO and GFC, supporting financial due diligence, tax due diligence and any other financial requests to ensure all regulatory compliance requirements are met.
Responsibilities Include:
* Statutory Reporting
* Regulatory and Compliance Reporting
* External and Internal Audit
About You
As a recently or newly qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA) with IFRS financial reporting or Top10 audit experience, you will possess strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to influence at all levels of the business. The organisation will both stretch and challenge your existing skills, alongside providing a supportive environment that will allow you to grow and develop, offering unrivalled career opportunities as you grow your career with them.
Remuneration & Reward
* Competitive Basic Salary up to £55,000pa
* Discretionary performance based bonus
* Companypensionand death in service scheme
* Annual leave- 25 days plus bank holidays
* Birthday leave– an extra day off on your birthday, every year
* Employee assistance programme– free, confidential wellbeing support and 24 hour helpline
* Prosper- Colleague reward programme for discounts and cashback at 1000s of retailers
* Reachout- Paid time off for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
* Salary Finance– access to affordable borrowing, saving and salary advances
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave– sector-leading family policies
* Career development– ongoing training and support to grow a rewarding career with PGL
For more information please contact Steve Coyne at Coyne & Associates on 0117 3018979 or email steve@coyne-associates.co.uk
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