Group Accountant - Maternity Cover

Rare opportunity to work with this multi faceted service group on the Kent/Sussex border as Group Accountant. This is a 9 month maternity contract looking for someone to start in January to allow a two month hand over. Hybrid working 3 days at home 2 days in the office, reporting to the Group CFO, you will be responsible for:-

Responsibilities of the Group Accountant Role:-

• Oversea Group Statutory Reporting
• Provide technical oversight of accounting standards IFRS and UK GAAP
• Provide financial analysis for the Group CFO
• Working closely with senior leaders to consolidate financial reports for the larger Group
• Production of month end reports
• Analytical review to understand trends and identify errors
• Assist with managing group balances and funding on multi currency in accordance with UK & overseas tax
• Manage a team of 6 qualified accountants

Requirements of the Group Accountant Role:-

• ACA or ACCA qualified with first class academics
• Team player with exceptional communication skills
• Lage corporate environment
• Self motivated and solution driven
• Strong technical accounting background and IFRS
• Staff management and motivation

Benefits of the Group Accountant Role:-

• Working from home 3 days a week
• 28 days holiday pro rata for the contract
• Group Pension after 3 months probation
• Free car parking on site