Group Reporting Accountant - Michael Page Finance : Job Details

As the Group Reporting Accountant you will report to the Group Reporting Manager and this team of four is responsible for managing or overseeing the statutory reporting requirements for the Group and its subsidiaries. The team is responsible for supporting the production of several individual subsidiary/branch financial statements under local GAAP.

Client Details

Market Leading Global Business, generating over $700m annual turnover. Offices in Chiswick, West London, Hybrid Working Pattern.

Description

The team is headed up by the Group Reporting Manager, supported by 2 other Accountants. The work of the team includes:

- Working with external auditors to ensure accurate, on time statutory filings globally

- Co-ordinating work with external advisors including local accounting firms, and external advisors and support services

- Supporting local GAAP reporting whether via local accounting firms or secondary ledger reporting in Oracle, and reconciling USGAAP ledgers to local GAAP ledgers

This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding candidate to join a key function within the accounting team. This role reports to the Group Reporting Manager and this team of four is responsible for managing or overseeing the statutory reporting requirements for the Group and its subsidiaries. The team is responsible for supporting the production of several individual subsidiary/branch financial statements under local GAAP.

As the Group Reporting Accountant Key responsibilities:

For the reporting entities assigned to the Accountant, the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

* Maintaining and reconciling Oracle secondary ledgers to Oracle USGAAP primary ledgers, including posting journals required for local statutory reporting in the secondary ledgers

* Ensuring all necessary accounting information and records are provided to the local accounting firm and reconciling local books to Oracle records (Primary and, where applicable, Secondary ledgers).

* Either working directly with our audit partners or via external advisor support services, supporting the audit work to ensure all required information, analysis, reconciliation and reporting is provided accurately and on time

* Supporting the Manager in advising on technical accounting and financial reporting issues and the implication on the Group's financial statements;

Profile

• The candidate must hold a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or similar)
• This role is ideal for someone looking for their first move from practice to industry or someone with industry experience looking for a new opportunity
• Prior experience in statutory accounts preparation including preparing ETB and strong reconciliation experience desirable
• Financial reporting experience (required): FRS 101/102 and IFRS; sound working knowledge of US GAAP desirable
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills. This role requires someone that can not only identify issues but can work effectively to resolve them, with support and guidance from the Group Reporting Manager;
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills for interacting with both financial and non-financial employees, as well as senior management;
• A detailed individual who enjoys understanding processes and transactions in depth;
• Apply sound time management judgement in relation to prioritising work and meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, LEFT / RIGHT / MID, IF statements)
• System experience (desirable): Oracle
• Group Reporting Accountant

Job Offer

Salary Range £55,000 - £60,000

• 10 % Bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Other Benefits Included please apply for full details