Group Accountant

An excellent opportunity has become available for a permanent Group Accountant to join a market leading international business who have experienced year on year growth. This organisation pride themselves on low staff turnover. Based on growth plans for the next 3-5 years the company is looking to strengthen their team with a Group Accountant who will take ownership of: • Group reporting & consolidation • Budgeting, forecasting & planning • Technical accounting & projects-providing accounting support across complex areas and supporting accurate financial reporting • Tax compliance and related tasks • Systems & process improvement • Stakeholder engagement and liaison with non finance colleagues by delivering clear, concise financial insights enabling informed decision-making to ensure adherence to relevant business and systems controls • Audits-assist with statutory reporting and end to end audit process by resolving technical accounting issues and to meet reporting deadlines Skills and experience required: • Fully Qualified Accountant or QBE with a strong interest in reporting and technical accounting • Proven track record in company reporting, consolidation and internal financial controls • Ability to improve processes as well and interrogate and interpret data • Proactive with the ability to influence decision making and build and maintain relationships internally and externally • Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes at a group level • Exposure to corporation tax and UK tax compliance requirements • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • High level of attention to detail and accuracy • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines using own initiative as well as working as part of a team • Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills Additional information: • The role is office based in Woking a minimum of 3 days per week • Due to where the offices are based, you will need to drive as the site is not accessible using public transport • Only candidates with full eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship will be considered • Interviews will take place the first week of August