Group Junior Accountant - Perth, Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom - Blue Arrow Ltd

Description

They are looking for a Junior Group Reporting Accountant to join their team in Perth.

It's a great opportunity to build a rewarding career, and a way to help build a world that's cleaner, greener, and fairer for all.

Junior Group Reporting Accountant
175 - £275 per day (PAYE only)

Working Pattern:
| Full Time | Hybrid working, with minimum of 2 days in the office per week.
Full time role, 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

This role is a key member of the team responsible for the preparation of listed group Annual Report and Accounts ("ARA") and Interim Results Statement.

The Group Statutory Reporting Accountant will work primarily on specific accounting areas for the group financial statements, including note preparation for the accounts, and work to enhance documentation and controls.

The role requires regular liaison with relevant Business Units and the external auditor and is responsible for the preparation and audit requirements of elements of the Group accounts and additionally certain subsidiary statutory accounts.

The role reports to the Statutory Reporting Manager and involves working closely with the Director of Group Reporting and other senior Finance contacts.

Group Financial Statements

Prepare the disclosure and supporting information for key notes within the consolidated financial statements of the SSE plc group in accordance with the ARA, Preliminary Results and Interim Results timetables.

Subsidiary Accounts
Prepare subsidiary financial statements and manage the audit for certain corporate and holding entities.

Become a super-user for the Group's accounts production software (Thomson-Reuters OneSource) and provide support to divisional business users preparing their subsidiary financial statements.

Accounting Projects

Support the Statutory Reporting Team and Technical Reporting Manager on financial reporting projects, such as the adoption of new accounting standards, group investment and divestment activities and replacement of the consolidation reporting tool.

Assist in implementation of 'UK SOX' requirements for financial statements process. Fully qualified Accountant with up to 3+ years Post Qualified Experience in a Financial Reporting or External Audit role, ideally with plc or relevant industry experience

• Experience of listed plc reporting and corporate governance requirements would be advantageous.
• Fully up to date knowledge of accounting standards and corporate governance requirements
• Interpretative and analytical skills to assimilate complex issues into reporting and accounting solutions.
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• If you are interested in flexible work and feel that you meet the above criteria then please apply online today.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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