Gleeson Recruitment Group are currently supporting a FTSE 250 business based in Walsall who are recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join them in there Group Function. This role would ideally suit an individual who is currently working in either a Big4 or Top10 firm.

Key Accountabilities: Financial Accountant, Walsall

Group financial reporting

Establish a good working knowledge of the Hyperion Financial Management (Consolidation) system and in time, complete the consolidation for the Group.
Initially support the Head of Financial Reporting in preparation of the monthly accounts with a specific reference to processing consolidation journals, checking the integrity of the consolidation and clearing any identified errors through liaison with local teams and Group reporting colleagues.
Complete Group balance sheet reconciliations, liaising with local teams to understand balance sheet movements.
Support the preparation of the Annual Report and Interim Report together with liaison with external auditors, with a view that over time this role would take a leading role in the Annual Report process.
Own the process of collating data from the businesses at interim and year end to support accounting disclosures and prepare supporting deliverables files for audit.

Group finance and controls

In conjunction with HFM specialists and the Head of Financial Reporting, contribute to the administration and enhancement of the Group's HFM environment.
Maintain and update the Group Financial Toolkit, a key part of our financial governance and control structure.
Take part in ad hoc Group Finance projects including enhancement of the control environment through the use of new technologies, robotics & automation.
Support the Head Office Senior Accountant working with external brokers & businesses across the Group during the annual insurance renewal process.

Transactions

Review of local accounting papers
Preparation of Group accounting papers
Integration of new businesses into HFM
Technical guidance on accounting
Identification of intangibles and valuation model reviews

Key Skills and Experiences: Financial Accountant, Walsall

Big 4 or Top 10 Qualified ACA Accountant
FTSE 250 audit experience ideally in the support services sector with evidence of auditing a PLC company, corporate head office and drafting audit committee papers.
Up to date technical expertise in financial accounting, in particular IFRS, plc reporting requirements and consolidated financial reporting in an international context. In particular, demonstrate a strong understanding of IFRSs 2, 3, 15 & 16.

If you are interested in the exception first time move into industry within a fantastic FTSE listed business please do get in touch.

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