Corporate Accountant (HYBRID)
- Employer
- Michael Page
- Location
- England, Hampshire, Fareham
- Salary
- GBP50000 - GBP57000 per annum
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2022
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- Sector
- Banking, finance and investment
- Salary band
- £50,000 - £60,000
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Where will they be working?
- Hybrid - mostly home
Job Details
To deliver the financial reporting requirements for a range of corporate clients of various asset classes. These may include Jersey and UK Companies, both single company and consolidated groups, trusts, SPVs, joint ventures, unit trusts and other complex structures.
Client Details
Our client is a newly established business on the south coast with exciting growth plans.
Description
Supervision
- Delegate tasks to trainees and bookkeepers, including briefing and review
- Coach more junior members of staff in relation to day to day activities
- Coach more junior members of staff in relation to Crestbridge procedures
- Monitor progress and workflows relating to scheduled work
Accounts Preparation
- Prepare financial statements for a wide range of client structures to UK accounting principles or IFRS standards
- Prepare NAVs and management accounts
- Compile a full file of working papers for all financial reports prepared
- Liaise with clients and intermediaries in respect of preparation of financial reports
- Liaise with auditors in respect of the financial audit of client entities as required
- Ensure that financial statements prepared are completed and signed off within client, statutory or regulatory deadlines
- Attend client meetings in respect of accounting matters as required
- Review annual and periodic accounts prepared by team
Other
- Monitor profitability and recoverability of engagements and ensuring that functions are carried out in accordance with agreed fee levels
- Identifying and reporting to the client accounting manager potential overruns at the earliest opportunity
- Assist with the creation and maintenance of client specific accounting procedures
- Liaise with external contacts to obtain and provide required information
- Participate in the preparation of proposals for accounting and financial reporting services
- Assist with an contribute to ad hoc projects as required
Profile
Qualifications
* Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or ACA)
Experience
* Direct experience of producing financial statements, interim and management accounts for a variety of corporate entities within various jurisdictions
* Experience in producing:
- consolidated financial statements to UK accounting principles and IFRS
- consolidation schedules
- Monthly & quarterly management accounts
- Financial analysis and NAV calculations
Knowledge
* A detailed knowledge and understanding of financial reporting standards, company law and regulatory requirements
* Detailed knowledge of UK accounting principles and IFRS
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
+ Working knowledge of NavOne/Caseware
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to effectively schedule and manage client portfolio of financial reporting and accounts production
* Working with conflicting and demanding deadlines
* Accepts responsibility
* Effective communication with clients and colleagues
* Ability to delegate and oversee trainee accountants and bookkeepers
* Effective questioning style
Job Offer
A great opportunity for a progressive accountant looking to further their career.
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Michael Page has pioneered a unique, consultative approach to recruitment, enabling us to find the best fit between our client’s needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities. With an emphasis on delivering results and establishing long-term relationships, our consultants waive commission in favour of quarterly profit share – that means impartial career advice and an entire team pulling together on your behalf.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 164 offices in 34 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package.
We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career. Take this opportunity to browse our accounting, tax and treasury jobs to find out more about our specific expertise:
• Industry and commerce
• Financial services
• Public and not-for-profit
• Taxation
• Specialist markets
• Treasury
• Newly qualified ACA
Alternatively, if you're looking to hire, please send us a job brief or get in touch to find out how our track record could add value to your recruitment process”
Visit the Michael Page website for more information
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