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The Group Accountant will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting across the Group. The successful candidate will ensure robust month-end reporting, prepare board packs, and maintain integrity in intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations. This role will include a variety of tasks and involve liaising with Financial FC's/FD's in each of the business units to gain consistent financial information.
Client Details
Our client is the UK's leading provider of engineering services and has enjoyed an exciting year of growth across the UK business. This position will be based at their Glasgow site and offers hybrid working, along with on-site parking.
Description
The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements
Ensure compliance with IFRS/local GAAP and internal reporting standards
Act as a key liaison with external auditors
Coordinate audit deliverables and ensure timely responses to audit queries
Develop and maintain group-level consolidated cash flow forecasts
Assist with the analysis of daily cash and working capital management
Analyse variances and provide insights to the senior management team
Lead the month-end close process for group reporting,
Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial results
Consolidate qualitative information from business units as a part of the preparation of the month end board packs
Assist with the consolidation of group budgets and forecasts
Compile and present financial information for board reporting
Support commentary and analysis for executive review
Reconcile intercompany balances across entities
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Review and challenge balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting policies
Assist with internal audit reviews and follow-up actions
Provide documentation and process insights as required
Plan and deliver internal audits for business units, ensuring full compliance with HMRC/UK GAAP is uniform across the Group
Assess the suitability of current internal controls, making suggestions for improvement where needed
Support the transition to IFRS16 (Leases) across Group
Profile
The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:
Qualified Accountant ICAS/ACCA/CIMA
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities,
Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in consolidations,
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines,
Experience supporting both internal and external audit processes,
Deadline driven and have worked in a busy office environment,
Excellent Excel skills,
Excellent attention to detail,
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Job Offer
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