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Robert Walters - Group Accounting Manager - Permanent - Hybrid - Coventry - £65,000-£70,000 per annum
Job title: Group Accounting Manager
Location: Coventry
Hours: Full time
Salary: £65,000-£70,000 per annum
Role details
Our client is seeking an experienced Group Accounting Manager to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of intellectual property within one of the UK's leading firms. The successful candidate will be a key member of the finance team, responsible for both financial and management accounting across the group. This role includes preparing statutory accounts for some of the firm's overseas entities and being a key contact during UK and overseas audits.
Responsibilities of the Group Accounting Manager
As a Group Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business. Your responsibilities will span across various aspects of financial and management accounting, providing you with an opportunity to showcase your skills in these areas. You will take complete ownership of the financial accounting process, ensuring robust controls are maintained throughout. Your role will also involve overseeing the year-end audit process, reviewing budget submissions, consolidating budgets, and producing consolidated management accounts. Additionally, you will have the chance to nurture talent by managing and mentoring two part-qualified accountants.
- Complete ownership of the financial accounting and statutory reporting process for a number of different entities within the group.
- Oversee the year-end audit process for these entities and assist with the UK audit where required.
- Ensure robust financial controls are adhered to throughout the financial year through monthly balance sheet reviews.
- Consolidate budgets from individual Associated Firms and prepare budget commentary for distribution to the International Board and equity partnership.
- Responsible for the production of consolidated management accounts for the International firm.
- Manage and mentor 2 direct reports, both currently studying ACCA.
What the successful candidate will bring
- Fully qualified accountant with a minimum of 5 years PQE (ACCA, CIMA ICAEW or equivalent)
- Previous experience managing members of staff and strong mentoring skills
- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of management
- Ability to summarise complex data for senior management
- Ability to reconcile large amounts of data
- Exemplary level of attention to detail
- Experience of working to tight deadlines
What sets this company apart
This firm offers an opportunity to work within a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about their work. They provide a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development.
At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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