Financial Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end month-end close for Shared Services entities, delivering accurate management accounts to Group reporting deadlines providing clear variance analysis and commentary against budget, forecast and prior period.
• Maintain a strong control environment over the general ledger, with timely and well-supported balance sheet reconciliations.
• Take ownership of monthly balance sheet reconciliations ensuring all balances are understood, supported and cleared on a timely basis.
• Manage intercompany activity and recharges between Shared Services entities and the wider Group, liaising with counterparts to resolve any discrepancies.
• Partner with stakeholders across Shared Services and the wider Group, providing financial insight and support to inform business decisions.
• Own cashflow reporting and forecasting, working closely with Treasury.
• Support the annual budget and quarterly reforecast cycles for the Shared Services entities.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors.
• Assist with VAT returns, corporation tax packs and other statutory submissions in conjunction with the Group Tax function and external advisors.
• Play an active role in the migration of the Shared Services entities onto Sage Intacct, and help embed standard processes across the team.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Qualified accountant with 2-3 years post-qualified experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with practical application of UK GAAP and exposure to IFRS
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g. Sage, Workday, Oracle)
• Strong attention to detail with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, transformation environment.
• Self starter, pragmatic problem solver and clear communicator.