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Group Accountant

Axon Moore Group Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Group Accountant position is based in Leeds – LS15, offering a salary of up to £55,000 and a hybrid working model.
  • The role requires a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar accounting position, preferably within the construction industry.
  • Candidates should be ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally with a background in a Top 10 accounting firm.
  • Key responsibilities include producing consolidated monthly management information, managing statutory accounts, and overseeing cash management processes.
  • The ideal applicant will possess strong technical accounting skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive, team-oriented approach.
Group Accountant | Leeds – LS15 | Up to £55k | Hybrid | Construction |Excellent Benefit PackageRole OverviewAxon Moore are excited to be working with an excellent client based in LS15 to recruit a Group Accountant to join their business at an exciting time of growth.The role will suit an individual with an entrepreneurial mindset, who can demonstrate experience in a similar role, strong technical accounting skills and a team-playing approach. They will also demonstrate excellent communication skills and a flexible and proactive approach.Our client has grown organically since its establishment, with the creation of several subsidiaries significantly accelerating this growth, providing an opportunity for the right individual to join the company and make this role their own.Location: Leeds – LS15Salary: Up to£55,000Reporting to the Finance Director, the Group Accountant will support the consolidation of the companies several entities, and play a key role in both the day-to-day cash management and long-term strategic cash planning.This is a new role due to the significant successful growth and the need to provide additional management information to support long term decision making.Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include
  • Produce consolidated monthly management information
  • Produce the financial information for the Group Board pack
  • Provide monthly information to the shareholders
  • Consolidate, review and challenge the group long term cash forecast
  • Liaise with key stakeholders across the business and senior finance personnel to understand the cash forecast and movements
  • Assist with day-to-day cash management and produce the group short term cash forecast
  • Manage the statutory accounts and corporation tax returns process across the group (circa 50 companies) with assistance from the Financial Controller & Finance Manager
  • Ensure adherence to accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements
  • Liaise with the company’s auditors, tax advisors and bankers
  • Oversee the execution of tax strategy and tax compliance activities
  • Management of the outsourced monthly payroll
  • Provide ad-hoc analysis to Management to inform decision making
Person Specification:Essential:
  • The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified, preferably with a Top 10 firm background and wanting to make their first move to industry.
  • Construction industry experience an advantage.
  • Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and tax.
  • Sense of personal ownership, commitment and accountability.
  • Team-oriented; excellent interpersonal skills and able to develop collaborative relationships at all levels in the organisation.
  • Positive outlook with a simple, open communication style.
  • Instinct to continuously improve and drive change. 
  • A self-motivated individual thriving in a dynamic work environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
For immediate consideration or more information on the role, please contact Kirk Wilber-Moran on

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