Group Financial Accountant - Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom - Simpson Judge Ltd

Description

My client is one of the UK's leading FMCG businesses and as a result of significant organic growth, the company is looking for a Group Accountant to join their team in Warrington.

The Group Accountant will own all external and statutory reporting processes including audit, taxation and compliance and will be responsible for overseeing the budget and forecasting processes with European Group reporting.

The individual will report directly to the Finance Director and will also be heavily involved in M&A activity and supporting the growth agenda so that transactions are ready.

Provision of accurate and timely consolidated financial information
including taxation, companies house and banking
Produce statutory accounts and manage a smooth audit process
Assess and support the business around M&A opportunities and helping build the business case
Fully qualified ACA/ACCA with post qualified experience outside of audit
Deep knowledge and experience of statutory financial reporting requirements
Good tax knowledge or experience beneficial
Experience of managing an efficient audit process across multiple jurisdictions
Advanced communication skills, both verbal and meaningful presentation of data
Prepared to support and develop the finance team to 'best in class' solutions