Group Financial Accountant

Through acquisition, our client has grown substantially, now being a leading, national brand within all Financial Planning & Wealth Management services.

The companies acquisitional story is already well advanced, with private equity backing and on a scale set to continue to grow for many years to come.

Due to continued headcount across the group and its wider infrastructure, our client now seeks to recruit within their Group Finance Department for a Group Financial Accountant.

As a Group Financial Accountant, you will work as part of a small friendly team, in a dynamic and fast-growing business, reporting directly and working secondary to the Group Finance Manager.

You ll be able to demonstrate the ability to think differently, work with a high level of attention to detail and qualified to ACA or ACCA level.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead role in preparation of management accounts and related reporting at month end
• Responsibility for parent company and consolidation during the month end process
• Review all companies at month end through variance analysis against budget
• Producing month end estimate first day of new month
• Lead the preparation of the monthly MI pack provided to the board
• Review all subsidiary board packs
• Review Payroll output from third party payroll providers
• Review and approve VAT calculations and returns
• Prepare regulatory correspondence with the FCA (including questionnaires and Gabriel reporting)
• Submission of EMI share options
• Lead budget process and gather required information from various business heads
• Update budgets for changes during the year to produce forecasts
• Lead the preparation of year end statutory accounts and supporting schedules
• Act as a lead contact for field work during the audit
• Provide financial analysis for planned change initiatives across the company
• Translate complex analytical output into meaningful messages for non-financial people

General Responsibilities

Maintain an appropriate customer focused culture

Maintain appropriate ethical standards and conduct at all times in line with company values and policies

Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements and the business at all times

Comply with the relevant company policies and procedures of the firm at all times

Relevant Skills, Experience and Knowledge

Qualified ACA or ACCA

Strong team player with advanced interpersonal skills

IT literate with advanced Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills

Verbal and written communication skills are essential

Self-motivating, flexible and willing to go the extra mile

Desire to develop and learn

Adaptable with a flexible approach

Being able to prioritise workload

Ability to use own initiative

Eye for detail and ability to analyse reports and MI

The company enjoys an excellent working culture where staff retention is excellent. This is an award winning, notable brand and one which is going through rapid acquisitional expansion.

A highly attractive salary, discretionary company bonus, alongside comprehensive benefits are available whilst being recognised as an important member to the Group Finance team and its future success.

Hybrid working is fully supported and you ll be expected to be in the Ascot offices 2/3 days a week.

The business is looking to interview as soon as possible, please apply to us here at Recruit Wealth for an immediate response.