Group Financial Accountant

Posted 09 May 2018
Salary £55000 - £60000 per annum
Location
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceLH-FA_1525842019
Contact NameLawrence Hurst

Job description

My Client is a leading player in the Real estate sector with a well-established client base. They are looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join their London head office.

Due to expansion in the department this role has become available. You will report to the Head of Group Reporting.

As a Group Financial Accountant you will be responsible for:

  • Integral involvement in Group external reporting process (Interim and Year-end):
  • Assistance with preparation of results announcement and additional inputs for Annual Report
  • Preparation of accounting papers on technical accounting issues and major transactions
  • Involvement in quarterly Group consolidation and Board reporting:
  • Integral involvement in the consolidation process and ongoing development of the automated Yardi consolidation tools
  • Review and sign-off of Group consolidation journals prepared by team members
  • Input to and review of Group consolidation completion and variance analyses for management review
  • Preparation of financial statements for subsidiaries/sub-groups in accordance with IFRS/UK GAAP (FRS 101)
  • Integral involvement in Group and subsidiary audits
  • Assistance with maintenance and development of robust financial controls and general improvements to finance function
  • General support to Head of Group Reporting

Experience necessary:

  • Qualified ACA
  • Self-motivated
  • Good communicator
  • Able to manage heavy workload & strict deadlines
  • Attention to detail

This role will look up to pay £60,000 as well as offering a competitive benefits package.