Financial Reporting Accountant

Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Financial Reporting Accountant to join an exciting Professional Services company experiencing huge growth based in Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:

£60,000 - £70,000 plus fantastic wider benefits package

Role responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Supporting the delivery of Annual Report & Accounts and Half Year Financial Report within designated timescales, which will include producing workings for disclosures
• Playing a key role in support of half-yearly external audits and any internal audits requiring the team's support
• Supporting the Financial Reporting team's delivery of a fast and robustly-controlled monthly accounting ledger close process, which will include the preparation or review of associated journals, controls, models and reconciliations
• Deputising for the Financial Reporting Manager as may be required from time to time. This may involve, for example, leading the month-end ledger close process; supervising more junior members of the Financial Reporting team; and representing the Financial Reporting team at various internal forums
• This role may potentially involve the supervision or line management of junior colleagues from within the Financial Reporting team
• Supporting the Financial Reporting team's learning and development by knowledge-sharing, training and mentoring of more junior team-mates
• Contributing to the production of insightful, value-add analytical review of financial performance and position to inform decision-making by the Executive Committee. Working collaboratively with colleagues to gain an understanding of any significant variances to forecast results
• Attending and contributing to various forums as companies Financial Reporting representative, providing financial updates and analysis as required
• Providing accurate, well-researched accounting and financial reporting guidance to the business; responding to ad hoc queries from internal and external stakeholders on a timely basis; and supporting change initiatives as required to help drive the business forward
• Proactively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement of companies accounting and reporting processes and outputs
• Developing excellent working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives

Person specification:

• ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA quaified witrh 5 years PQE experience
• Demonstrable understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to carry out a variety of activities within strict deadlines
• Experience in working with colleagues at all levels from across the business, adapting communication approach to ensure the stakeholders have a clear understanding
• Positive and enthusiastic with a "can-do" attitude

For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:

£60,000 - £70,000 plus fantastic wider benefits package

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