Group Financial Accountant

Churchill Howard is working with an award-winning FTSE-listed business to recruit a Group Financial Accountant. This fantastic opportunity will allow the successful candidate to develop in a fast-paced, goal-orientated environment and will offer the option to progress within the group function or move into the wider financegroup Financial Accountant - Role Profile: Provide accounting advice to the wider business Undertake a technical review of accounting standards (such as IFRS) and assess their impact Business Partnering including creating forecasts and budgets for various departments and looking into variances against budget Work closely with Senior Management, including the Financial Controller and CFO Involvement with balance sheet accounts, ie reconciliations Engage with auditors on plans and information required Ad hoc group finance project workThe role of Group Financial Accountant would represent a strong first or second time move for candidates coming from a practice background. They would be joining a business that is known for achieving exceptional results and developing their employees whilst doing so. They would also have the opportunity to use this role as a stepping stone into the commercial finance team, prior to gaining a fantastic knowledge of the business and how the finance team is run on a day to day basis.Ideally, you will be a good communicator with technical knowledge of IFRS and will hold a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ICAS/ACCA or equivalent).The working pattern involves a hybrid model so a mix of WFH and in the office (c2 days a week).Applicants of all ages and backgrounds with the relevant skills and experience are encouraged to apply. Churchill Howard acts in its capacity as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary recruitment.