Manager, Group Accounting

Davies; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Job description

Manager, Group Accounting

Department: Corporate Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: London UK

Description

The contract role of the Group Finance Manager will be to take an active role in all aspects of the Group's financial accounting agenda supporting the Director, Group Accounting where necessary. The role will have a particular focus on continuous improvement, reviewing the current consolidation and reporting process to identify and solve for any areas for advancement. The role should also act to support the development of the two Group Accountants within the team.

Your New Role

• Working with the Consolidation Accountant in a project to maintain and improve the Groups' consolidation process; including:
• Ensuring efficiency of consolidation adjustment (to ensure reflective of Group structure changes)
• Intercompany trading elimination process & intercompany balance reconciliations along with reserve reconciliations
• Own the balance sheet and cashflow reporting within Planful, continuously improving by ensuring the right 'CoA' therein
• Any other areas of development arising from review and understanding of the consolidation process.
• Assisting the Group Finance team with acquisition related finance information, including goodwill calculations and preparation and review of completion balance sheets for newly acquired businesses, working with M&A team to resolve any queries and subsequently determining any appropriate fair value adjustments. Working with external advisers on the acquisition and disposal steps.
• Embed capex reporting and the associated process / checks and balances into the Group Finance team in an efficient manner.
• Driving reporting improvements across the divisions via:
• Agreeing the correct accountabilities for reporting and holding people to account.
• Developing and documenting existing Group policies & processes.
• Working with the Manager, Group Internal Controls to develop Group policies & processes around reporting and balance sheet control:
• Providing training on key technical topics to the wider Finance community, either from internal or third party training sessions.
• KPI's on reporting performance and developing recommendations for enhancements.
• Being the subject matter expert and arbiter for technical accounting discussions.

Key relationships

• Working with Divisional CFOs and Finance teams to optimise reporting processes.
• Liasing with Group Treasurer to align on management accounts vs statutory accounts cash and working capital movements.
• Interacting with Group CFO, Group Deputy CFO and Group FC on monthly results.
• Coordinating with the Group Tax manager to ensure tax positions and movements are understood and accurately posted.
• External auditors and advisors.

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Qualified accountant (ACA) with minimum 10+ years PQE in industry.
• Excellent working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Prior experience of preparing group statutory accounts and monthly management accounts.
• Prior experience of preparing large consolidations.
• Ability to understand and work with multiple companies and business divisions.
• A curious mind, an innovative and dedicated approach to work and a willingness to recommend and implement improvements to the processes.
• Ability to work under pressure, excellent time management skills and ability to meet agreed deadlines.
• Good IT literacy, including MS applications. D365 and / or Planful would be an advantage.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Davies are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all genders, gender identity and expression, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, nationality, and belief (or lack thereof). Davies benefits and employee policies are ever-evolving. Currently some of our highlights include:

• Reward platform - discounts for over 800 retailers.
• 25 days holiday (rising with service).
• EAP with virtual GP.
• 2 x paid volunteering days.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies.
• Fostering friendly and fertility support employer.
• Pension - matched contribution up to 5%.
• Life Assurance (4 x basic salary).
• Development, training, and professional qualifications where applicable.