THE ROLE
- Preparation of statutory accounts in a timely and accurate manner, including Group (IFRS), UK subsidiaries (FRS 101) - both UK and Jersey Law
- Preparation of the statutory accounts for Germany (German GAAP).
- To manage the period end timetable & GL closing & processes
- Ensures timely completion and review of the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process to support the period end close & identify financial and control risks / opportunities.
- Supports the development, maintenance and adherence to the finance manual/procedures across all areas of the finance department on a day-to-day basis and as new projects are launched across the business.
- Provides a high level of oversight and control over the group balance sheet
- Ensures that the statutory reporting requirements of the Group and its subsidiaries are met in a timely and accurate manner.
- To manage the external audit process and coordinate the annual timetable.
- A key point of contact with the Group's auditors in all technical matters concerning the consolidation and subsidiary statutory accounts.
- To be a technical accounting expert for the group - IFRS, UK GAAP, German GAAP, including preparation of technical papers for review
- Provides ad hoc external reporting eg turnover certificates, regulatory reporting as required
- Support maintenance and upgrades of the group accounting software to ensure it is fit for purpose
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- To provide supervision & direction to a team of 2 finance analysts in line with Group people policies and practices.
- To support the professional development of 2 direct reports through coaching and wider participation of the annual statutory accounts production.
- To manage Group accounting processes to support a timely and accurate monthly management & statutory accounting cycle (P&L and Balance Sheet) including IFRS 16, consolidation, inter-company, impairments and foreign currency accounting, in line with agreed reporting deadlines.
- Support changes to accounting standards & reporting of non-routine transactions ensuring they flow through the GL in an efficient and accurate manner.
- Manage process to maintain the GL structure to support business reporting requirements and new initiatives / markets.
- To manage the monthly balance sheet review and identify financial risks and opportunities.
- To identify control weaknesses, recommend improvements and escalate to ensure they are managed appropriately with cyclical internal audit review of finance key controls.
- Contribute to the preparation of the Group's consolidated & subsidiary statutory accounts.
- Preparation and update of Group and subsidiary audit files.
- Managing the preparation and review of turnover certificates across the Group's portfolio for submission to 3rd party estates management company
WHO YOU ARE
Minimum level of education or qualifications
- Qualified ACCA/ACA at least 3yrs + post qualification experience
Essential skills/knowledge
- Considerable experience of financial statutory reporting for consolidated and single entity accounts
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of IFRS.
- Experience either as an auditor or in being key point of contact for an audit in industry
- Strong analytical and accounting skills with experience of establishing new accounting processes & transactions in a multi-currency and multi-national environment. Excellent communicator across all levels of organisation.
- Highly motivated.
- Able to prioritise and manage time in order to meet deadlines.
Desirable Skills/knowledge
- Excel
- SAP 4 Hana (Finance system)
Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Ability to express complex ideas simply, combined with strong and effective presentation skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
- 40% staff discount plus friends & family discounts throughout the year
- Access to our reward platform for external discount and offers
- Private pension scheme
- Profit related bonus scheme
- Option to join our Healthcare Private Medical Scheme
- Virtual GP access for you and your children - it allows you to speak to a doctor at a time and date that suits you
- All employees are covered by our life assurance policy from day one
- Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.
- Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave (eligible after 2 years service)
- Spread the cost of your commute with interest‑free season ticket loans
- Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme
- We're proud to partner with the Retail Trust and Fashion & Textile Children's Trust
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