Group Accountant - £300 pd - Mining
- Recruiter
- Communicate Recruitment Solutions LTD
- Location
- The City, UK
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 07 Nov 2019
- Closes
- 23 Nov 2019
- Ref
- 1329265014
- Job role
- Group accountant
Our client, an AIM listed mining company is searching for a Group Accountant to join their team on an initial 6 month contract. Reporting directly into the Group Financial Controller, you will also be working closely with the Senior Management team and providing additional support as required.
The Group Financial Controller is in the process of implementing a new system and creating more efficient processes for the Group Finance team. You will be supporting them in this process and provided will gain invaluable insight into how to utilise a team to gain the best results.
The ideal candidate will be a recently qualified ACA from a big four background who is keen to either make their first step into industry or looking for their next challenge. You must have strong technical accounting skills but with an interest in the commercial side, as this role will also involve elements of management accounting.
Responsibilities:
Ideal Candidate:
The Group Financial Controller is in the process of implementing a new system and creating more efficient processes for the Group Finance team. You will be supporting them in this process and provided will gain invaluable insight into how to utilise a team to gain the best results.
The ideal candidate will be a recently qualified ACA from a big four background who is keen to either make their first step into industry or looking for their next challenge. You must have strong technical accounting skills but with an interest in the commercial side, as this role will also involve elements of management accounting.
Responsibilities:
- Group Statutory Accounts & Audit
- Acquisition accounting and consolidation into the Group accounts
- Monthly regional forecasting and management pack board reporting
- Decision support including investment appraisal, profitability analysis
- Corporate tax and all other statutory compliance across all the legal entities in the Group
- Business Consultancy & Support
- Reporting & Analysis
Ideal Candidate:
- ACA qualified accountant (ideally big 4)
- IT literate with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong internal relationship management skills and the ability to quickly establish credibility and respect
- Well organised, strong ability to prioritise and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to think strategically, anticipate future trends and assess risk
- Extensive up-to-date knowledge of financial practice, industry trends and the macroeconomic environment
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills