Financial Accountant

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Woking
Permanent
£40,000 - £50,000 per year
Hybrid working
Market leading businessAbout Our ClientOur client the World's Number one in their industry sector are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join the team in Woking, Surrey, Hybrid working pattern availableJob DescriptionThe main purpose of the role is to support the Group Financial Manager in delivering accurate consolidated financial information, that is compliant with all Group finance policies and IFRS.You will be responsible to maintain technical accounting proficiency but also be an effective business partner, able to support subsidiary finance teams in meeting their reporting requirements.You'll report to the Group Finance Manager and will work closely with 2 Senior Group Financial Accountants.Key responsibilitiesReview and challenge monthly financial data submissions from subsidiary teams and follow up queries through to resolutionBusiness Partner to the subsidiary finance teams in UK, US and Germany across the Group to support them in meeting Group policies and reporting requirementsCollaborate cross functionally with the relevant stakeholders to identify accounting impacts key transactions and posting journal entries accordinglyWork with the Financial Accountant to ensure that the monthly consolidation of c.100 entities is executed correctly. All intercompany balances to be matched and reconciled and Intra-group transactions eliminatedPrepare monthly balance sheet and cashflow reporting for distribution to the Board, investors and banksParticipate in quarterly balance sheet reviews with subsidiary finance teams. Track agreed actions through to completionAssist in the integration of new acquisitions onto the finance platform, ensuring consistency in reporting and financial controls and processesBecome an expert user of our consolidation system - Cognos Controller - to be able to maintain and develop the system to meet new requirements. Training and support will be provided.Preparation of the annual statutory accounts of all UK subsidiaries (FRS101)Assist the Senior Group Accountants in the production of the consolidated annual financial statements and report (IFRS)Be a contact for the annual group audit, helping the Group Finance Team to collate all audit evidence and manage auditor information requirementsSupport the Senior Financial Accountants in their monthly completion of: Holding company postings and review; loan interest calculations and postings; Group costs and recharges; group consolidationThe Successful ApplicantPart-Qualified or Qualified by experienceWorking in a Group Finance role and/or experience in a complex multinational company desirableTechnically minded, with a good understanding of accounting principlesStrong systems skills in all MS Office applications, with advanced Excel a mustAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writingAbility to successfully operate in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple prioritiesYou can be studying for an accountancy qualificaationWhat's on OfferHybrid Working Pattern 3 days in the office and 2 days from home25 days holidayPensionSeason ticket loanIncome ProtectionLife AssuranceOther Great Benefits please apply for more informationThis website has app functionality. Add it to your home screen for fast access and offline features.
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