Job Description
Job description
My client is Global Tech recruitment agency based in the City of London looking for an ACA qualified group accountant to join their team.
The ideal candidate will be big 4 trained, with experience auditing private equity backed organisations. This individual must have also audited group consolidations or must have post qualification experience with group consolidations with in industry.
Candidates that have up to 1 year experience within recruitment or within a PE house are also highly sought after.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
Financial Statements, Tax & Compliance
• To be responsible for producing the consolidated group and subsidiary financial statements, complying with relevant accounting standards.
• To take ownership of the day to day running of the annual audit process, working with the external auditors, wider finance team and business leaders to deliver a quality audit.
• To take ownership over the VAT return process and supporting the wider business to understand and administer VAT arrangements to ensure compliance and accurate billing.
• To liaise with the external company advisors to complete the annual tax returns and ensure corporation tax and deferred tax accounting is appropriately recognised.
Financial Processes and Controls
• Identify, implement & maintain procedures to improve the control environment across the Group, driving the implementation of recommendations identified internally, and from our external auditors.
• To review the input into the accounting system posted by the management accounting team, ensuring the information is accurate and complete.
• To ensure the Group Finance team are the centre of technical excellence, researching and implementing new accounting standards as appropriate.
• To establish a set of written group accounting policies for the group providing clear guidance to the accounting teams.
Financial Analysis
• To prepare monthly variance analysis on the financial results, clearly articulating movements in such a way that they can be understood by individuals outside of the finance department.
• Intercompany accounts - to take the lead on ensuring intercompany accounts are fully reconciled each month and investigating and correcting any variances.
• To ensure the balance sheet is fully reconciled, tracking the status of reconciliations and working with the management accounting team to ensure there are no unexplained reconciling items on the balance sheet.
General
• To assist on ad hoc projects as necessary
Compensation:
£55,000 - £65,000
38 days holiday
10% pension
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice
Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: roberthalf.com/gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself
My client is Global Tech recruitment agency based in the City of London looking for an ACA qualified group accountant to join their team.
The ideal candidate will be big 4 trained, with experience auditing private equity backed organisations. This individual must have also audited group consolidations or must have post qualification experience with group consolidations with in industry.
Candidates that have up to 1 year experience within recruitment or within a PE house are also highly sought after.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
Financial Statements, Tax & Compliance
• To be responsible for producing the consolidated group and subsidiary financial statements, complying with relevant accounting standards.
• To take ownership of the day to day running of the annual audit process, working with the external auditors, wider finance team and business leaders to deliver a quality audit.
• To take ownership over the VAT return process and supporting the wider business to understand and administer VAT arrangements to ensure compliance and accurate billing.
• To liaise with the external company advisors to complete the annual tax returns and ensure corporation tax and deferred tax accounting is appropriately recognised.
Financial Processes and Controls
• Identify, implement & maintain procedures to improve the control environment across the Group, driving the implementation of recommendations identified internally, and from our external auditors.
• To review the input into the accounting system posted by the management accounting team, ensuring the information is accurate and complete.
• To ensure the Group Finance team are the centre of technical excellence, researching and implementing new accounting standards as appropriate.
• To establish a set of written group accounting policies for the group providing clear guidance to the accounting teams.
Financial Analysis
• To prepare monthly variance analysis on the financial results, clearly articulating movements in such a way that they can be understood by individuals outside of the finance department.
• Intercompany accounts - to take the lead on ensuring intercompany accounts are fully reconciled each month and investigating and correcting any variances.
• To ensure the balance sheet is fully reconciled, tracking the status of reconciliations and working with the management accounting team to ensure there are no unexplained reconciling items on the balance sheet.
General
• To assist on ad hoc projects as necessary
Compensation:
£55,000 - £65,000
38 days holiday
10% pension
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice
Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: roberthalf.com/gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Group Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
