We are seeking an experienced Group Financial Accountant to join one of our key clients to support their financial reporting team on a 6-month interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in financial reporting across both the German division and the wider European organisation based in the UK.
Reporting into the Group Finance function, you will support both internal and external reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial information.
What’s on offer?
A dynamic and collaborative working environment
Exposure to international finance operations
Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a key finance role
Defined contribution pension scheme (8% employer) and life assurance
25 Days Holiday & BH’s
Hybrid working arrangements potential
No guarantee but this is a large group who value good people so may lead to other opportunities
Key Responsibilities
Prepare statutory reporting information for the German Group
Support and/or lead German statutory audit processes
Assist with financial reporting across the wider European Group
Produce monthly management accounts for central functions, including recharges, prepayments, and accruals
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Support the tax team with VAT return preparation and submissions
Assist with tax authority information requests
Provide financial insight and support to accounting and reporting teams
Lead or contribute to ad hoc projects and financial analysis as requiredAbout You
Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience
Strong financial accounting background, ideally with knowledge of Germany or other European accounting standards
IT literate including Excel and ERP Systems
Highly analytical with strong problem-solving capabilities
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Confident communicator, able to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders
A collaborative team player with a proactive approachIf you are interested in this great Interim Group Financial Accountant role, please apply now.
Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Finance, Supply Chain, HR and IT recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire marketplaces
Salary description
£60000.00 - £80000.00 per year