Group Accountant ACA

First move from Practice - Audit Group Accountant Global Retail Group - Food & Beverage £60,000 - £65,000 + bonus and incredible benefits Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home pw) Central London Responsibilities: Working closely with Group Financial Reporting Manager as part of period end consolidation process as follows: To review the completeness and accuracy of IFRS 16 submissions on a monthly and quarterly basis working collaboratively with the relevant finance in-country teams to investigate unexpected items To review IFRS-16 related in-country controls on a monthly and quarterly basis To produce the Group IFRS 16 section of the consolidation on a quarterly basis and to own this process for the group at half-year and year end and liaising with external auditors Preparation of monthly head office entities accounting packs Maintain accurate accounting records for head office companies. This will include: Accounting for intercompany interest and settlement of intercompany interest and principal balances. Production of monthly management accounts for head office companies. Reporting of head office costs and intercompany recharges To identify and own projects relating to improvements in the reporting process, including controls and systems Completing analytical reviews of entities within the company, often in person, and producing reports for Group management identifying risks and findings from the review Research into technical accounting issues and preparation of accounting papers justifying policy positions for external auditors and divisions Preparation of intercompany reports and elimination journals on a monthly basis and ensuring accuracy of intercompany reporting in the group consolidation system. This will include co-ordinating with UK and overseas finance teams to ensure any discrepancies are identified and resolved on a timely basis. Ensuring the completeness of monthly reporting submissions by the group companies in the consolidation system, and ensuring that any discrepancies are identified and resolved on a timely basis. Preparation of various reports under the group's external debt agreement on a monthly basis. Assistance in review and reporting of monthly head office cost reports in preparation of head office cost budget and forecast as well as monthly head office budget vs actual reviews. Processing invoices and posting various journal entries as required Assisting Group Financial Reporting Manager in the preparation of Group and Head office entities' financial statements. Dealing with ad hoc requests from the Group Financial Controller, Group Head of Financial Reporting, Group Financial Reporting Manager and other senior managers as required. About You: WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND ACA qualified accountant within the audit practice Experience of auditing complex consolidations with listed companies Strong record of academic achievement. TECHNICAL/BUSINESS SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of the IFRS and UK GAAP Strong systems proficiency, particularly the use of Excel spreadsheets Knowledge of SAP, ALEA, Tagetik is a plus Good business presentation and technical writing skills. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Good communication skills, with interpersonal skills to be comfortable working with colleagues at all levels within the business. #J-18808-Ljbffr