Financial Accountant

Multi-national Business Services Group based in Portsmouth, Hampshire, has an opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to undertake responsibility for the timely and accurate reporting for various entities within the Group. 

What will the Financial Accountant role involve?

Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, the key responsibilities of the Financial Accountant will include:

• Production of monthly and annual statutory returns including assisting with the finalisation of the annual financial statements;
• Preparation of the monthly P&L, balance sheet reconciliations and month end close;
• Monthly cost centre reporting and analysis, intercompany reconciliations and management of the Fixed Asset register;
• Preparation of quarterly tax returns and monthly collaboration with Group Treasury on accounting for derivatives and hedging accounting;
• Act as key liaison with external auditors, providing all information requested;
• Assist with the annual budget and quarterly forecasting.

Suitable candidate for the Financial Accountant opportunity:

• Applicants for the Financial Accountant position will hold a full accountancy qualification with either previous experience of working within a similar position with a multinational business or looking to make their first move from Public Practice;
• Working knowledge of SAP and FRS102 would be beneficial to undertake the role successfully as will advanced Excel skills.

Additional Information for the Financial Accountant position:

• The position will be offered on a hybrid working basis with the successful applicant expected to attend the Portsmouth office 1-2 days week.

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