Filton, Gloucestershire Corporate Functions Contract GBP 43.62 per hour Contact

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Posted Date

13/12/2024

Job Ref.

BBBH16708

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I am working with our client in Bristol looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join them on a contract that runs to the end of 2025.

Role: Financial Accountant
Location: Filton, Bristol
Hours: Full time (Monday -Friday, 4.5 days, 35 hours per week, min 3 days on site)
Salary: £43.62 per hour Umbrella
Clearance: BPSS & SC

Role Overview – The client here is in the process of acquiring the trade and assets of a key supplier. A new company will be established for this purpose. This company will have turnover of c. £400m with many stakeholders relying on the timeliness and accuracy of the financial information.
The individual will be part of a dynamic team, working across different sites. They will work closely with the Accounting team in order to deliver financial information in the most efficient way possible. It is vital that they understand the activities of the business to pre-empt potential issues and to identify possible errors in the data.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities pre deal closing are as follows:

Setting up lead ledgers in SAP (P11) Assisting with Due Diligence on the opening balance sheet Loading assets into SAP with the correct data attributes Defining and documenting key financial processes and controls Ensuring internal controls are in place in line with business ERM requirements

Key responsibility post-closing is to contribute to the ‘on time, on quality’ delivery of the monthly consolidation package and annual statutory accounts for new company. This involves the:

Application of IFRS, in line with Group Accounting Policies Oversight of key internal controls and regular reporting of risks and opportunities through the ERM tool Continual review of processes and procedures to identify and implement improvements Analysis of data trends using understanding of business operations Application of UK GAAP in order to produce the UK statutory accounts Contribution to internal and external audits Co-ordination of inputs and deliverables from shared service centre (AGBS) Provision of information to the Tax team to support tax computations

Skill Set
Essential

Qualified Accountant with experience of working in an accounting team Understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP reporting requirements Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools Ability to work in a dynamic, enthusiastic team and to contribute with a positive, proactive mindset Strong communication skills – multiple stakeholders at different levels and in different countries Continuous improvement mindset Experience of interacting with internal and external audit teams

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply!

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