Managing a small team of Assistant Accountants; and working in close collaboration with the FP&A Manager and other team members so as to ensure efficient and valuable output is produced by the finance function
Manage the Group’s annual and interim financial reporting in line with a strict timetable
Preparation of the core financial statements and appropriate notes, in in line with International Accounting Standards
Ensuring key deliverables are provided to auditors (in good time and with good quality), and support the GFC, CFO and the Audit Committee over the audit process
Ensure complex accounting entries are calculated as required, including Share Options; Derivative Accounting; Deferred Tax and other key policies
Produce subsidiary accounts for all Group entities
Manage the month end process and the Group consolidation to ensure that:
Inputs into the process are co-ordinated and all deadlines are met
Balance sheet reconciliations are prepared, reviewed and of auditable quality on a monthly basis
Management accounts are produced as required for all internal and external stakeholders
Best Estimate view of performance is kept under review and inputs co-ordinated from all parties
Managing the Accounts Payable team, ensuring smooth running of the purchase to pay cycle and developing the individuals within the team
Support the Group’s budgeting and forecasting processes
Manage the Group’s tax affairs and submit relevant returns to tax authorities, with support from advisers, across Corporation Tax, VAT, CCL and other taxes as appropriate
Provide company secretarial support, including Companies House returns, administration of the Group’s share option and SAYE schemes, and interface with the Group’s NOMAD for governance and compliance issues
Support the development of the Group’s ERP system
Ad-hoc projects as required

Requirements

Technically Solid – familiar with IAS and audit processes, preferably with exposure to reporting in a listed plc
Ambitious – The desire to join an expanding Group, to hit the ground running whilst being hungry to grow your role and develop new skills
Highly Analytical – naturally curious & clear understanding of complex financial information, and the ability to summarise for finance and non-finance people
Digitally savvy – a good understanding of analytical tools and turning data into insight
Motivated – you have a “can do” attitude and an endless appetite to learn
Team player – you’re happy to help fellow colleagues and be part of a winning team
Goal orientated – you love hitting and exceeding targets
Energy – Energy supply industry knowledge is preferable, but not essential

Benefits

24 days annual leave + bank holidays
Holiday buy – up to 5 additional days
Day off on your birthday
Employee Assistance Programme
Annual salary review
Learning and development opportunities
Enhanced paternity, maternity and adoption policies
Yü made a difference Awards
Travel Loan Scheme (Nottingham location only)
3 days additional annual leave if you get married/civil partnership etc.
Appointment allowance
Long service recognition
Refer a friend payment
Company sick pay (subject to length of service)
New modern facilities
Death in service and critical illness cover
Plus, many more

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingcore financial statementsInternational Accounting Standardscomplex accounting entriesbalance sheet reconciliationsmanagement accountsbudgetingforecastingtax affairscompany secretarial support

Soft Skills

analyticalmotivatedteam playergoal orientedambitiouscuriousclear understandingcan do attitudewillingness to learncollaborative