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Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a profitable, highly reputable and well established service business in Sheffield that has a strong international presence, operating across 150+ countries. Due to further expansion, they are currently looking for a Management/ Financial Accountant to join the finance team of 14. This a newly created role at will report to an existing Head of Financial Reporting. They offer hybrid working (3 days a week in the office and 2 days a week from home). Hours of work are 37.5 (9am – 5.30pm) but flexibility can be offered around these times. Please see list of benefits below:
- Salary up to £55,000 (Dependent on Experience)
- 26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + extra personal day off
- Volunteering day
- Westfield health
- Company sick pay after 3 months of service
- Death in service benefit after 6 months service
- Company pension
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Quarterly company awards programme
- Seasonal events
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Additional long-term service rewards
This role is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to join a fast-growing, private equity-backed, international business. The successful candidate will play a critical role in financial reporting, delivering work with a direct financial and operational impact.
Day to day the main responsibilities would include:
- Responsible for revenue recognition (including deferred revenue from annual subscriptions) for the group companies
- Leading the monthly management accounts process, including variance analysis and narrative
- Consolidate financial statements across various entities, providing a Group-wide view of financial health, revenue growth and profitability
- Assist with audit preparation and guiding group companies through audit queries
- Complete quarterly VAT returns for group companies, and international direct sales tax returns
- Ensuring processes and procedures are compliant with changes in legislation and regulations
- Reviewing and improving existing finance systems, processes and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy in reporting
- Oversee monthly bank reconciliation and posting of financial transactions
- Be the primary point of contact for technical and process questions from Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team members, including supporting members of the Accounts team with month-end processes and invoicing
- Assist with the preparation of annual forecasts by customer segment and country
- Support with the monthly reporting of variance to target results, assisting the Country Managers, Segment Managers, and other stakeholders to understand the data
- Support the assessment, integration and reporting processes for acquired businesses
To be successful for this role, you will have the following skills and experiences:
- ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified
- Ideally 2-4 years experience in a management accounting role, ideally within a multi-entity organisation, subscription-based business model, or high-growth consumer business, but not essential.
- Strong knowledge of FRS 102
- Experience with consolidated reporting, across multiple legal entities
- Experience of managing intercompany transactions and funding requirements
- Knowledge of subscription revenue recognition and deferred revenue accounting
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, able to use the findings to develop targeted solutions
- Excellent attention to detail, spotting errors, and working with the business to correct these
- Proficiency in using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex information to team members outside of Finance
They can offer you a fast-paced exciting role in a rapidly-growing and dynamic business, with plenty of career opportunities.
If you are interested in this rare opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch today!
