Financial Accountant - Reading

An international FMCG client organisation based in Reading are looking for an ambitious candidate with training preferably gained from a Top 10 firm. The role requires a candidate looking to make their 1st move into industry.

You will undertake the financial accounting responsibilities for a new division and be responsible for creating a function alongside the Commercial Analyst to build a new function. Essentially an opportunity to build a new department from scratch but within an established and financially stable organisation

Key Accountability's:

• Financial accounting and consolidation of monthly management accounts
• Assisting with production of the Statutory Accounts and point of contact for audit purposes
• Maintain accounts for group holding companies
• Review the monthly cash flow statement and obtain explanations for variance to budget
• Ownership of the Group balance sheets and individual entity balance sheet reviews
• Manage and maintain accurate records for all key balance sheet items
• Manage month end management accounts for all balance sheet and cash flow related elements
• Ownership of group accounting manual, processes and procedures
• Advisory services to the group on the technical impact of any corporate activity
• Contribute to the strategy of the finance team

Skills and experience:

• Possess a strong academic track record
• Qualified chartered accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge
• Business partnering experience gained with key stakeholders, including management accounting, tax, payroll and internal and external advisors
• You are a professional and confident individual
• Computer skills: SAP, Advanced Excel

Personal Characteristics:

• Works well under pressure
• Ability to field multiple queries at any time and prioritise accordingly
• Works well both in a team and individually
• Well organized with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to act on own initiative

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