Group Financial Reporting Accountant
Location: Cumbernauld
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AG Barr has been quenching the nation’s thirst for over 145 years and is home to some of the UK’s most loved drinks brands.
Employing around 850 people across four business units and seven UK locations, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.
At our core is Barr Soft Drinks, home to some of the UK’s most loved soft drinks. Whether it’s the iconic IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand or the unique range of BARR flavours, we brighten people’s lives with refreshingly different drinks.
We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio, including the functional drinks brand Boost, FUNKIN which operates in the exciting and growing cocktail market and MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.
There's never been a better time to join us!
What we’re looking for…
The Group Financial Reporting Accountant will play a key role in the production of the financial statements for the Annual report and accounts (ARA) and half year results, together with the financial statement for subsidiaries. The role will also support a range of additional technical accounting related tasks and month end activities as required.
This role is an ideal first step for a newly qualified accountant to move from practice into industry. It will give the role holder broad but deep experience across all areas of financial reporting relevant to AG Barr. It will be a challenging and rewarding role with lots of headroom for growth and further development.
Your responsibilities will include...
As a Group Financial Reporting Accountant your responsibilities will include;- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and the ability to prepare and present financial statements and reporting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
- Prepare subsidiary company accounts in accordance with FRS 101
- Develop strong pro-active working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Co-ordinate audit and group reporting requirements
- Support technical accounting work
- Continuously improve processes through both great insight and improved efficiency
- Accounting for various employee share option schemes
- Assist in reporting and governance of capital spend
- Preparation of month end balance sheet reconciliations
What you’ll bring...
The successful candidate will have;- Newly qualified accountant (ICAS/ACA/ACCA)
- FMCG knowledge/experience preferred
- Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, practices and processes
- Strong PC skills, particularly Google
- Self-starter with a proven track record of multi-tasking abilities and meeting deadlines
What we offer…
We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard. Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.
We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;- Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
- Flexible holiday trading
- Living Wage Employer
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Peppy Health
- Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
- Life assurance
- Save as you earn scheme
- Staff sales discount
- Free AG Barr products throughout your working day
- Pension
- Annual salary review
- Ongoing professional development
And much more!
To find out more about what it is like to work for AG Barr, please visit our careers platform here.
We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.
While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for!Apply now!
Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
Latest closing date for applications is Friday 7th March 2025
Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so apply now!