Group Financial Accountant

This is a vital role for the organisation which requires a pro-active and hands-on qualified accountant to support the Group Financial Control team to develop up-to-date processes, policies and controls to ensure that the Group continues to accurately report its financial performance and position. The Group is executing an exciting and ambitious growth strategy and a critical part of this role is to ensure that the Group continues to have effective financial controls and accurate reporting. This role will have 2-3 direct reports.

• Design, develop and implement appropriate financial control processes to ensure the accurate reporting of the Group’s financial performance and position.
• Own and drive the month-end close process for the Group; identify and implement process improvements to reduce closing timeframe. Liaise with other teams and departments as required to deliver this.
• Oversee the consolidation and Group adjustments, such as eliminations, intercompany, IFRS16, among others. Manage one direct report who supports in this area.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet and cashflow for management reporting packs and associated breakdowns, as well as for year end accounts.
• Manage one direct report and processes around debtors reporting and related risks and adjustments, such as credit note and bad debt provisions, support with debt write off processes and liaise with Financial Operations team as needed on related topics.
• Oversee the bank reconciliation process, understand challenges and drive improvements and efficiencies.
• Support as required with the Group and subsidiary audits. 
• Prepare and review reconciliations and schedules, as well as monitoring risks and opportunities in the balance sheet.
• Support on the integration of the Group’s acquisitions.

• Experience working either in a similar in-house role or working in practice supporting similar businesses
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) – at least 5 years PQE
• Good knowledge of IFRS and FRS102
• Experience of large consolidations
• Pro-active, hands-on working approach, able to adapt and drive change and improvements
• Commercial awareness, having a flexible pragmatic approach
• Ability to interpret and analyse financial data
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, ability to collaborate cross functionally with all departments and senior management

Wellbeing focused – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral

• Annual Leave – 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer - We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace

Personal Growth - Regardless of where you are at in your career, we’re committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally

• Development Programmes – From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
• Performance Bonus – Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success

Financial wellbeing - We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important

• Pension Scheme – Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
• Income protection insurance – Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most

Recognition – Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do

• Values Awards – Our quarterly employee-driven initiative to highlight and reward the people in the organisation who embody our values the most
• Clear Review – Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self

Making a Difference – we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about

• MatchIt! – Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and Advanced will match part of the funding
• Volunteering Time – Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
• Pennies from Heaven – donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger

We are one the UK’s largest tech companies, and our products sit at the heart of some of the country's best-known businesses. We’ve grown phenomenally quickly with a £275m turnover and 2,800 employees supporting over 25,000 customers. We hire for potential. We want to make sure we have the best people for the job and provide genuinely equal opportunities for our people to thrive. Our recruitment process is designed with inclusion and equity at its core.

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