Senior Group Reporting Analyst
Up to £400 per day
18-month FTC
Hybrid working - 2-3 days in the office per week
Office Location - Glasgow or Perth
Tate are working with one of the leading UK energy suppliers to recruit for a Senior group reporting analyst. They are looking for someone to come in and help with the workload whilst hitting the ground running. Please read the below and feel free to apply if you feel you would be suitable for this role!
Main Purpose of Job
This role is a key member of the team responsible for the preparation of the company’s plc’s listed group Annual Report and Accounts ("ARA") and Interim Results Statement. The Group Statutory Reporting Accountant will work primarily on specific accounting areas for the group financial statements, including note preparation for the accounts, and work to enhance documentation and controls. The role involves working to tight deadlines to meet reporting deadlines. The role requires regular liaison with the company’s business Units and the external auditor and is responsible for the preparation and audit requirements of elements of the Group accounts and additionally certain subsidiary statutory accounts. The role reports to the Statutory Reporting Manager and involves working closely with the Director of Group Reporting and other senior Finance contacts. To do this effectively, you will need an understanding of the companys markets and operations, IFRS and other relevant GAAP.
Key Accountabilities
Group Financial Statements: Prepare and review of the disclosure and supporting information for key notes within the consolidated financial statements of the company’s plc group in accordance with the ARA, Preliminary Results, and Interim Results timetables.
Subsidiary Accounts: Review of subsidiary financial statements and manage the audit for certain corporate and holding entities. Become a super-user for the Group’s accounts production software (Thomson-Reuters OneSource) and provide support to divisional business users preparing their subsidiary financial statements.
Accounting Projects: Support the Statutory Reporting Manager and Technical Reporting Manager on financial reporting projects, such as the adoption of new accounting standards and group investment and divestment activities and replacement of the consolidation reporting tool.
Control & Compliance: Assist in implementation of ’UK SOX’ requirements for financial statements process. Ensure compliance with all applicable standards, legislation, and code.
Essential Job Specific Skills and Experiences
* Fully qualified Accountant with 5+ years Post Qualified Experience in a Financial Reporting or External Audit role, ideally with plc or relevant industry experience
* Experience of listed plc reporting and corporate governance requirements would be advantageous.
* Chartered Accountant or equivalent
* Proficient in MS Office applications
* Previous knowledge of Thomson-Reuters OneSource would be advantageous.
* Interpretative and analytical skills to assimilate complex issues into reporting and accounting solutions.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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