Group Accountant
- Recruiter
- Michael Page
- Location
- Bristol
- Salary
- benefits
- Posted
- 09 Mar 2018
- Closes
- 04 Apr 2018
- Ref
- 13897478/001
- Contact
- Jack Watters
- Job role
- Group accountant
- Sector
- Retail and FMCG
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
This is a truly exciting opportunity to join a growing group of online retail businesses, run by a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial senior management team.
Client Details
My client are a small but growing group of owner-managed online retail businesses headquartered in Bristol.
Description
Preparation of accounts
- Ensure the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and reports for Board and operational management
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the accounting records and financial systems of the companies in the Group
- Production of statutory accounts for the companies in the Group in accordance with the relevant accounting principles and legislation
- Play a full part in providing relevant & timely financial information to the Main Board to enable a balanced and objective assessment of performance against each company's strategy and objectives
- Assist Chief Executive Officer in presentation of accounts to investors
Budgets and forecasts
- Preparation of budgets, cash flow forecasts and business plans and continued monitoring & review of performance against them to enable robust reporting of variances to the Board and third party stakeholders
- Assist in coordinating corporate finance and capital requirements to support funding of growth strategies
Financial management & controls
- Contribute fully to the development of strategy across all areas of the Group's businesses, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate
- Effectively manage the working capital components of the companies in the Group with specific attention to debtors and cash balances
- Take ultimate responsibility for cash management policies and day-to-day processes e.g. invoices and credit
- Active management of overheads whilst seeking out areas for efficiencies and cost savings
- Put in place an effective system of controls covering non-financial as well as financial issues
- Implementation and management of key performance indicators (KPIs) within each trading department
Taxation
- Ensure returns for Corporation tax, VAT and other relevant taxes are submitted, payments made on time and all relevant regulations are complied with
- Ensure compliance with international tax & VAT rules
- Responsibility for completion and annual submission to HMRC for Research & Development tax relief
Information technology
- Maintain and develop the Group's Finance IT systems ensuring such systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth
- Providing financial analysis to Technical Development Teams to help prioritise future projects
People
- Implementation of a change management culture by challenging & replacing established processes and procedures where necessary
- Give direction and leadership towards the achievement of each company's annual goals and objectives
- Liaise with different departments to ensure the Finance function is properly supporting the needs of the operating businesses
General
- Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisers, and other parties
- Keep key stakeholders up to date on progress against key milestones
- Carry out any further tasks for which your qualifications & experience are suited as directed
Profile
Job Requirements
- Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA level)
- Strong analytical skills and application to business decision making
- Up to date knowledge of International Accounting Standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly proficient with relevant systems and applications
- Dynamic and hard working individual capable of working in an energetic fast growth environment
- Entrepreneurial attitude
Job Offer
This role will pay a competitive basic salary, but importantly offers the successful candidate tremendous career progression and skill-set diversification.