Job Description
Job description
Who We Are
At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organisations.
Role Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Accountant to join the team. This role is an essential part of the Finance team for ISS, supporting the implementation of the control and process framework, as well as the financial accounting and reporting agenda across the globe.
The role will ensure:
• Process and control documentation is drafted and/or reviewed as required at a level that is understood by the business globally.
• Contribution towards the implementation of processes cross-functionally to be a success,
• It contributes to the preparation of high-quality consolidation and reporting of the Inchcape Group financial results on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis,
• Provision of financial information under its remit for external reporting is timely, accurate and compliant with IFRS.
• Delivery to the annual external audit cycle to be delivered to a high quality and on a timely basis,
• It contributes to clear technical accounting guidance drafted to the business (including written technical accounting papers) on any matter arising.
• The Group Policies and Manual are adhered to.
The role requires a highly ambitious qualified accountant who will bring energy, expertise and a solution orientated mindset to address challenges and prioritise accordingly. They will also need to communicate clearly and concisely to internal senior stakeholders.
Contract type: Permanent
Location: London, Fenchurch Street (Hybrid)
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum DOE
In line with company policy, Inchcape does not provide visa sponsorship for candidates and cannot consider applicants who will require this now or in the future.
Duties and Responsibilities
Controls & Processes Creation & Review (45%)
• Contribute towards the Process and Control project steerco through drafting process documents where these don’t exist and enhancing those that do.
• Perform walkthroughs of the processes cross functionally as required, to identify key controls within each process.
• Support the business in understanding how the controls are implemented and how they are being monitored.
• Support business process owners through advising on control gaps within their business processes.
• Draft group standards, processes and related templates for the finance operating manual
Financial Accounting & Reporting (25%)
• Preparation and review of all monthly actuals reporting (Income statement, Balance sheet and Cash flow) ensuring it is compliant with IFRS and Group accounting policies and reported to the shareholders by deadline.
• Assist in the implementation of new IFRS requirements and/or regulatory requirements, as advised, to prepare the business to meet these requirements by deadline.
• Support the Global Accounting team with development of the Group accounting policies, ensuring they evolve with the business and driving adherence globally.
• Contribute towards the roll out of a robust Financial Accounting and Reporting control environment that adheres to the Inchcape Group policies and embeds best practice across the business.
External Audit (20%)
• Contribute towards the group audit process. Work directly with the external audit team, providing them with high quality information, to ensure the audit is completed on time, and updating group audit internal coordinator on status on a timely basis.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely annual UK statutory consolidated and single entity financial accounts (including Income statement, Balance sheet, Cash Flow and notes to the financial statements) ensuring they are completed and filed on time.
Technical Advice and Projects (10%)
• Provide best-in-class technical accounting advice to the business through written technical accounting papers.
• Support the identification and mitigation of accounting risks across the Group.
• Educate and advise the business on how to use the accounting systems.
• Provide ad hoc analysis as required by the Global teams, including Treasury, Tax, M&A, IT, Internal Audit, Legal and HR.
Candidate Requirements
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS, consolidation and statutory accounting
• Experience as financial auditor having been involved in both control and substantive group audits and financial risk management.
• Global experience in a multi-national, multi-cultural organisation
• Good command of the English language (oral and written)
• Auditing experience of a group consolidation system
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, open to change and innovation.
• Experience of the shipping agency industry (desirable)
• Knowledge of Hyperion & Unit 4 Financials (desirable)
• Experience in working on a GL accounting system (desirable)
• Project management experience (desirable)
• Sarbanes-Oxley trained (desirable)
Education and Professional Qualifications:
• University degree in finance, accountancy, business
• Qualified and Registered Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CA(SA) (or equivalent))
• Controls qualification/certification (desirable)
You will receive:
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discount scheme for retail/travel/leisure
• Life assurance cover
• Remote GP and second medical opinion service which gives you, and your family members that live in the same household, timely access to medical advice 24/7, 365 days a year
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Values Award celebration events
• Team building days
Plus, much more!
Why Inchcape Shipping Services?
We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.
Our values are at the centre of everything we do and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:
Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture.
The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.
Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.
Inchcape is an Equal Opportunities Employer - equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Working in a diverse society, we recognise that our customers, colleagues, and contractors are central to our success.
Additional Information:
Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.
To protect the interests of all parties, Inchcape will not accept unsolicited or speculative resumes from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.
Who We Are
At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organisations.
Role Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Accountant to join the team. This role is an essential part of the Finance team for ISS, supporting the implementation of the control and process framework, as well as the financial accounting and reporting agenda across the globe.
The role will ensure:
• Process and control documentation is drafted and/or reviewed as required at a level that is understood by the business globally.
• Contribution towards the implementation of processes cross-functionally to be a success,
• It contributes to the preparation of high-quality consolidation and reporting of the Inchcape Group financial results on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis,
• Provision of financial information under its remit for external reporting is timely, accurate and compliant with IFRS.
• Delivery to the annual external audit cycle to be delivered to a high quality and on a timely basis,
• It contributes to clear technical accounting guidance drafted to the business (including written technical accounting papers) on any matter arising.
• The Group Policies and Manual are adhered to.
The role requires a highly ambitious qualified accountant who will bring energy, expertise and a solution orientated mindset to address challenges and prioritise accordingly. They will also need to communicate clearly and concisely to internal senior stakeholders.
Contract type: Permanent
Location: London, Fenchurch Street (Hybrid)
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum DOE
In line with company policy, Inchcape does not provide visa sponsorship for candidates and cannot consider applicants who will require this now or in the future.
Duties and Responsibilities
Controls & Processes Creation & Review (45%)
• Contribute towards the Process and Control project steerco through drafting process documents where these don’t exist and enhancing those that do.
• Perform walkthroughs of the processes cross functionally as required, to identify key controls within each process.
• Support the business in understanding how the controls are implemented and how they are being monitored.
• Support business process owners through advising on control gaps within their business processes.
• Draft group standards, processes and related templates for the finance operating manual
Financial Accounting & Reporting (25%)
• Preparation and review of all monthly actuals reporting (Income statement, Balance sheet and Cash flow) ensuring it is compliant with IFRS and Group accounting policies and reported to the shareholders by deadline.
• Assist in the implementation of new IFRS requirements and/or regulatory requirements, as advised, to prepare the business to meet these requirements by deadline.
• Support the Global Accounting team with development of the Group accounting policies, ensuring they evolve with the business and driving adherence globally.
• Contribute towards the roll out of a robust Financial Accounting and Reporting control environment that adheres to the Inchcape Group policies and embeds best practice across the business.
External Audit (20%)
• Contribute towards the group audit process. Work directly with the external audit team, providing them with high quality information, to ensure the audit is completed on time, and updating group audit internal coordinator on status on a timely basis.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely annual UK statutory consolidated and single entity financial accounts (including Income statement, Balance sheet, Cash Flow and notes to the financial statements) ensuring they are completed and filed on time.
Technical Advice and Projects (10%)
• Provide best-in-class technical accounting advice to the business through written technical accounting papers.
• Support the identification and mitigation of accounting risks across the Group.
• Educate and advise the business on how to use the accounting systems.
• Provide ad hoc analysis as required by the Global teams, including Treasury, Tax, M&A, IT, Internal Audit, Legal and HR.
Candidate Requirements
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS, consolidation and statutory accounting
• Experience as financial auditor having been involved in both control and substantive group audits and financial risk management.
• Global experience in a multi-national, multi-cultural organisation
• Good command of the English language (oral and written)
• Auditing experience of a group consolidation system
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, open to change and innovation.
• Experience of the shipping agency industry (desirable)
• Knowledge of Hyperion & Unit 4 Financials (desirable)
• Experience in working on a GL accounting system (desirable)
• Project management experience (desirable)
• Sarbanes-Oxley trained (desirable)
Education and Professional Qualifications:
• University degree in finance, accountancy, business
• Qualified and Registered Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CA(SA) (or equivalent))
• Controls qualification/certification (desirable)
You will receive:
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discount scheme for retail/travel/leisure
• Life assurance cover
• Remote GP and second medical opinion service which gives you, and your family members that live in the same household, timely access to medical advice 24/7, 365 days a year
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Values Award celebration events
• Team building days
Plus, much more!
Why Inchcape Shipping Services?
We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.
Our values are at the centre of everything we do and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:
Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture.
The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.
Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.
Inchcape is an Equal Opportunities Employer - equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Working in a diverse society, we recognise that our customers, colleagues, and contractors are central to our success.
Additional Information:
Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.
To protect the interests of all parties, Inchcape will not accept unsolicited or speculative resumes from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The UK | Group Accountant |Controls Reporting| |60K|65K DOE 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.
