Interim Group Accountant - Northampton, United Kingdom - LHH Recruitment Solutions

LHH Recruitment Solutions
LHH Recruitment Solutions
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Northampton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Our client based in Northampton are seeking a Group Accountant to join them in a FTC which will be between 9-12 months.

Based on skills, experience and relevant qualification the salary is between £60-65k + benefits


Interim Group Accounting Manager

Key Purpose

  • Produce reporting in accordance with all requirements and within deadlines.
  • Provide assistance to the Head of Group Accounting with International reporting requirements and ad hoc project work.
  • Effective management of Team.
  • Leading role in various month end, quarter end and year end reporting processes.
  • Assist countries in accounting and planning issues.
  • Actively take part in major Group projects.

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Plan and oversee the production of the consolidated group accounts, including liaising with Group Auditors.
  • Take a lead role in the control and reporting of actual results on a monthly basis to Societe Generale via IFC packages, including monthly consolidation of various entities as required, while providing analysis and understanding of key business and technicalaccounting issues.
  • Take a lead role in the control and reporting of actual results for partnerships, including all required reporting.
  • Ensure all deadlines are met by careful planning and managing of both workload and staff resources.
  • Work with Head of Group Accounting on ad hoc projects and country issues and be part of the operational review team.
  • Take the lead in internal control procedures to include tax reporting, statutory to management reconciliations, Balance Sheet review and analysis.
  • Management of supervision of Accounting Policies and continuous monitoring of IFRS to assess implications to the Group.
  • Confidently communicate with the Reporting Teams in the countries, partnerships and Societe Generale Bank in Paris concerning on going accounting, reporting and planning issues.
  • Assist with the integration of new subsidiaries, including training of new starters.
  • Assist the Group FP&A Project Accountant in development of financial systems and reporting, ensuring account maintenance and accounting procedures are up to date.
  • Continuous departmental efficiency monitoring to drive improvement.
  • Adhere to regulatory requirements and to ensure success at audit.
  • Recruit, train, motivate, engage, manage and retain competent team members.
  • Set an example as a team player, respectful of others in the organisation and maintain a focus on overall business objectives; contributing towards a productive and healthy working environment.
  • Maintain the highest level of confidentiality; housekeeping; and to ensure that personal behaviour and attitude reflects the core values.
  • Undertake relevant training as provided by the company.
  • Ensure compliance with approved company, statutory and regulatory policies/procedures.

Essential Criteria

  • Professional Accountancy Qualified Status (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
  • Demonstration of strong leadership skills
  • Goal driven, motivates and encourages others to meet high performance standards
  • Ability to work in a team and as an individual
  • Good communicator and listener who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing
  • Flexible attitude possessing the ability to effectively prioritise multiple and concurrent projects
  • Organised approach
  • Proven ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
  • Team Player with good demonstrable planning and organisational skills
  • Results Driven with commercial awareness
  • Analytical thinker
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