The role of the Group Accounting Manager is an exciting opportunity to be be part of a developing world class finance team within an instantly recognisable global organisation; it will report to the Group Financial Controller and will be predominantly based from the Edinburgh offices.
Duties will include:
Management of interim and year end reporting process Management of production of monthly board reporting Provision of all technical accounting advice relating to mergers and acquisitions and all international commercial matters Support to divisional Finance Directors for all technical matters including complex overseas arrangements Liaison with auditors and tax advisers Provision of advice across the group on technical accounting matters (IFRS and UK GAAP) Management of production of analyst slide packs and associated board papers for year end Management of financial assurance program including liaising with internal auditors Management of corporate accountants
The ideal candidate will be an exceptional technical accountant with good mix of commercial awareness and understanding. There is no industry preference for background however the successful candidate will have worked within a global organisation in a reporting role - ideally a Group Accounting Manager/Reporting position with this viewed as the next step in their development.
Who we're looking for
The successful Group Accounting Manager will have/be: Be qualified ACA/ACCA Have proven expertise in UK financial reporting Strong technical IFRS and GAAP accounting knowledge Have a good understanding of accounting for mergers and acquisitions and complex commercial arrangements Be a committed team player Be motivated, energetic and focussed self-starter Be a great communicator
The successful candidate will be based or be able to base themselves in or within commutable distance of Edinburgh and must have experience on a worldwide scale within a global organisation
What's on offer
£60,000 - £70,000 + Car (or cash allowance), Bonus, Pension and further benefits package.
For an confidential discussion or further information about the Group Accounting Manager role or similar in Edinburgh / Scotland please contact Michael Dickson - 0131 243 2940 michaeldickson@michaelpage.com
All third party and direct CVs will be sent to Michael Page for review and consideration in this process.
