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Your new company

A well-established organisation headquartered in the South East, known for its long-term vision, strong values, and commitment to making a positive impact in the communities it serves.

Your new role

The role will support the Financial Controller (and the CFO by extension) to assist in financial management, regulatory reporting, statutory reporting and in managing the finance department’s processes. The role will also support the CFO and FC in improving the processes and systems during the reorganisation and transformation of the Group.

You will assist in consolidating budgets and cash flow models plus improve current consolidation further. This will require a sound understanding of consolidation principles.
You will prepare various monthly financial reports and analyses as required by the Financial Controller and CFO to assist in the review of and finalisation of management accounts and assist with balance sheet and profit and loss clean-ups, advising on the correct course of action to take.
Assist in the preparation and provision of information and audit files to the Group’s auditors where necessary.
Several projects are underway and the successful candidate will assist with the implementation of a new short-term cash flow statement/model, support in the delivery of monthly management reporting and improved analysis to the Board, provide assistance to the Financial Controller and CFO as and when needed.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need to be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA equivalent) with a minimum of one to two years post-qualification experience. Knowledge and experience in the application of FRS102 and UK GAAP would be beneficial and a sound experience and knowledge of consolidations and principles of consolidations.

Experience of preparing working papers to audit standards and being able to show an understanding of what auditors require to sign off their work as satisfactory. An audit or professional services background will be beneficial and knowledge of VAT and Tax legislation will be beneficial.

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary and highly collaborative, busy, dynamic team environment. You'll gain a significant amount of experience in this role with excellent visibility within the company working closely with the FC and CFO.

What you need to do now

If you are a qualified accountant, with solid experience in statutory reporting, audit and consolidations and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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