Group Accountant

Sewell Wallis are currently working with a leading Construction business in Leeds who are looking to recruit a Group Accountant into their team.

This a great time to join a highly successful business and team during a high growth period.

This newly created role would suit a first mover from Practice, ideally someone moving out of a top 10 firm or someone who has already made the move with relevant industry experience.

The successful candidate will join this business with a great working culture and company perks.

What will you be doing?

• Produce consolidated monthly management information.
• Produce the financial information for the Group Board pack.
• Provide monthly information to the shareholders.
• Consolidate, review and challenge the group long term cash forecast.
• Liaise with key stakeholders across the business and senior finance personnel to understand the cash forecast and movements.
• Assist with day-to-day cash management and produce the group short-term cash forecast.
• Manage the statutory accounts and corporation tax returns process across the group (circa 50 companies) with assistance from the Financial Controller & Finance Manager.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
• Liaise with the company’s auditors, tax advisors and bankers.
• Oversee the execution of tax strategy and tax compliance activities.

What skills do we need?

• ACA or ACCA qualified with experience working in a Top 10 firm.
• Construction industry experience is an advantage.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and tax.
• Sense of personal ownership, commitment and accountability.
• Team-oriented; excellent interpersonal skills and able to develop collaborative relationships at all levels in the organisation.
• Positive outlook with a simple, open communication style.

 What’s on offer?

• Salary of up to £55,000.
• Pension scheme.
• Hybrid working with 2 days working from home.
• BUPA private medical.

Send us your CV below or contact Emma Dugdale for more information.