Senior Financial Accountant

Our client, a leading PLC, is seeking a Senior Group Reporting Accountant to join their Group Finance team. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, supporting financial reporting, accounting advisory, and compliance across multiple business functions. The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting with technical accounting queries, financial reporting, and process improvements while mentoring junior team members.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Group accounting manual under US GAAP and IFRS.
• Support the quarterly external reporting process, including financial statement notes and disclosure checklists.
• Provide guidance and resolve accounting queries across finance, tax, treasury, and internal audit teams.
• Mentor and coach junior team members to support their professional development.
• Assess accounting implications of transactions and provide practical solutions.
• Partner with key business functions, including finance, sustainability, strategy, and procurement teams.
• Assist newly acquired businesses in aligning with US GAAP, IFRS, and internal accounting policies.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency in financial reporting and advisory services.
• Present accounting matters to finance teams and key stakeholders across the organisation.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in financial accounting and reporting.
• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) with a strong financial reporting background.
• Expertise in US GAAP accounting standards (IFRS knowledge is advantageous).
• Prior experience working with a US-listed company reporting under US GAAP is beneficial.
• Exposure to business combinations, financial instruments, consolidation, and divestment accounting is an advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

Desirable Skills:

• Ability to apply practical solutions to complex accounting issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex accounting matters clearly.
• Experience in financial reporting systems and process automation is beneficial.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality deliverables.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• US CPA qualification preferred, though other accounting certifications are considered.

Working Hours & Benefits:

• Monday to Friday, with flexibility and hybrid working options.
• Competitive salary package, including performance-based incentives.
• Pension scheme and additional financial benefits.
• Career development and training opportunities within a global finance function.

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV. If your skills and experience match job requirements, you will be contacted to discuss your application in detail.

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