Financial Reporting Accountant in Wilmslow

Hybrid in Wilmslow·Added 1 month ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page UK

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Our summary

Salary: £55,000 - £63,000 a year
About £3,540 - £3,920 a month after tax.
Work mode: Hybrid, Wilmslow
Contract: Permanent
Experience: 2+ years
Holiday: 28 days holiday + bank holidays

Skills

Nice to have

Consolidation

Michael Page UK is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Wilmslow.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Up to £63,000 salary
Outstanding employer pension contribution
28 days' holiday + bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Hybrid working
35-hour working week
Excellent office and collaboration facilities

The role

A great opportunity for an ACA-qualified accountant to move into a high-profile Group reporting role, with exposure to statutory accounts, consolidation, technical accounting and Board-level reporting. You'll join an experienced team where you can build on your audit background, take real ownership and develop your career beyond practice.

Shape reporting for a major group
Your first move beyond audit

What you'll do

You'll play an important role in the delivery of the Group's external and corporate reporting, working closely with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the preparation of the Group Annual Report & Accounts
Preparing financial statement notes, disclosures and supporting papers
Supporting the monthly Group consolidation
Preparing subsidiary statutory accounts and quarterly management reporting
Producing reports and papers for the Board and Audit Committee
Reviewing and challenging reported results, ensuring the numbers tell a clear and accurate story
Researching and supporting the implementation of new accounting disclosures and requirements
Coordinating information and evidence from teams across the business
Reviewing financial information and carrying out analysis to support reporting
Supporting improvements to reporting processes, controls and the wider control environment
Carrying out financial assessments and due diligence on key suppliers and vendors

The Successful Applicant

We're looking for an ACA-qualified accountant with strong financial reporting fundamentals and a genuine interest in developing further within a Group environment.You're likely to have:

ACA qualification with 2-3 years' post-qualified experience
Experience within an audit or financial reporting environment
Strong knowledge of preparing and/or auditing financial statements
Good understanding of UK GAAP and/or IFRS
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Excellent written communication and report-writing ability

Desirable not Essential:

Exposure to financial services/ insurance/ FCA regulated environments

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.

Industry: Staffing

In their own words

About the company & team

A large, established UK group with a strong reputation and a long-term focus on supporting its customers through protection, pensions and investment solutions. The business has a sizeable and experienced Finance function, with a strong emphasis on technical accounting, financial reporting, governance and control.You'll join an experienced Financial & Regulatory Reporting team alongside technically strong accountants, with the opportunity to learn from people who have significant sector and reporting expertise. The team works closely with senior Finance stakeholders and the wider business, including supporting reporting for Board and Audit Committee audiences.

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