Group Financial Accountant

Group Financial Accountant: Ace Scott

The Group Financial Accountant is a key member of the Group Finance Team, with responsibility for preparation of statutory accounts under FRS 101/FRS 102 for a range of subsidiaries, supporting the preparation of robust consolidated group accounts under IFRS, and playing a key role in period end close activities. This is a newly created role and a key element of it will be supporting in ongoing process improvements and streamlining the preparation of the statutory consolidated accounts and group statutory audit.

Position: Group Financial Accountant
Location: Ipswich
Hours: Full Time
Salary Guide: £25,000 – £50,000
Last Updated: 30 August 2024
Job Category: Accountancy:Financial Services

Financial Accountant Role:

Preparing, examining, and analysing financial reports and records. Preparing and submitting tax documents. Creating effective and cost-efficient financial practices and procedures for business clients.

Other Duties:

• Examine financial records and accounting statements for individual and business clients
• Check for compliance with local, state, and federal laws in all financial documents
• Collect tax-related documents and discuss financial status with clients
• Calculate taxes owed and prepare tax returns; submit tax returns on time and track payments or refunds
• Analyse accounting systems used by businesses to look for inaccuracies and potential improvements
• Create efficient methods for accounting and financial record-keeping and help business clients to implement them
• Work with business managers to assess financial status and identify methods for cost-reduction and efficiency improvements
• Attend meetings with individual and business clients
• Present findings or suggestions both in writing and verbally
• Understand and adhere to all financial and accounting regulations and legislation
• Disclose or report financial activities to government authorities as necessary