Group Financial Accountant

Job Description : GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT MANCHESTER UK 12-15 years experience Candidate must have the right to work in the UK This billion-pound turnover business, whose Northern office in the UK is based in Manchester, are regarded as leaders within their markets, boasting significant profits year on year. Ultimately, they are now looking for a Group Financial Account to join their incredibly successful finance team. In reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will work closely with other teams throughout the Group and project manage audit and accounts projects to deliver financial statements to timetable. Taking full ownership and ensure timely delivery of the Group’s statutory accounts and audit projects for the EMEA and APAC regions as well as identifying key project issues early and take pre-emptive action to address. Liaising with and developing a collaborative relationship with the auditor, understanding both their needs and the Group’s, to effectively manage audit projects from start to finish. Producing technical accounting papers and quality audit schedules for both the auditor and internal use, including technical accounting review of revenue recognition for new sales contracts. Technical review of individual legal entity management accounts throughout the year to drive timely corrective action ahead of year-end. Engaging and influence supporting internal corporate functions (GL close, tax, internal audit and treasury) for audit project support and respond to their technical accounting requirements. Be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA), ideally having qualified from practice but all applications are welcome. Possess strong technical knowledge relating to GAAP, IFRS or UK GAAP. Ideally have previous experience with SOX framework. Be a strong communicator and able to interact with personnel from across the business.

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