Group Financial Accountant
Job description
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Rutherford Briant are recruiting for a Group Financial Accountant for a PE backed business with an exciting growth strategy. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial records, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting the overall financial health of the organization. This role requires a solid understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills.
Key responsibilities;
Financial Reporting:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow).
- Assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements.
- Ensure all reports comply with accounting standards and regulations (e.g., IFRS).
- Review and reconcile financial discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
General Ledger Management:
- Oversee the general ledger and ensure that all financial transactions are recorded accurately.
- Perform month-end and year-end close processes.
- Monitor and review journal entries to ensure proper documentation and accuracy.
Accounts Reconciliation:
- Reconcile bank statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other financial accounts.
- Investigate discrepancies and ensure timely resolution of any issues.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Assist with the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets.
- Analyse trends and provide insights to management.
Compliance and Audit:
- Ensure compliance with internal and external auditing standards and procedures.
- Support external auditors during audits and provide required documentation.
- Stay updated on financial regulations and ensure the company is in compliance.
Tax Preparation:
- Assist with the preparation of tax filings (corporate, sales, VAT/GST, etc.).
- Ensure timely submission of tax returns and compliance with tax laws.
Financial Analysis and Recommendations:
- Conduct financial analysis to identify key performance indicators, trends, and areas of improvement.
- Provide recommendations to improve financial efficiency and profitability.
Cash Flow Management:
- Monitor cash flow, manage working capital, and ensure adequate liquidity for day-to-day operations.
- Assist in forecasting cash needs and managing short-term investments.
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your IFRS experience prominently as this PE-backed business specifically requires compliance with international standards
📊 Quantify your consolidation experience: 'Prepared consolidated statements for 5 subsidiaries, reducing reporting time by 25%'
🌐 Emphasise PE/private equity experience if you have it, as this shows understanding of their reporting requirements
🎯 Showcase your month-end close efficiency with metrics: 'Delivered month-end close within 5 working days consistently'
🤝 Demonstrate your audit support capabilities with specific examples of working with Big 4 or mid-tier firms
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- •Prepared IFRS-compliant consolidated financial statements for 4 subsidiaries, reducing reporting timeline from 15 to 10 working days
- •Managed month-end close processes achieving 98% accuracy rate while supporting £2.3M annual revenue growth initiatives
- •Led VAT compliance and reconciliation activities across 3 entities, ensuring 100% on-time submission and zero penalties
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Rutherford Briant's Group Financial Accountant role perfectly aligns with my expertise in IFRS reporting and consolidated financial statements, particularly within PE-backed environments where accurate financial reporting drives strategic decisions.
My background in managing complex month-end closes, preparing consolidated statements, and supporting external audits has equipped me with the technical skills and analytical mindset needed to excel in this position. I am particularly drawn to the opportunity to contribute to your exciting growth strategy while ensuring robust financial compliance and reporting standards.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you approach consolidating financial statements for multiple subsidiaries?
- ›What's your experience with IFRS standards and how do they differ from UK GAAP?
- ›Walk me through your month-end close process and how you ensure accuracy
- ›How do you manage working capital and what KPIs do you monitor?
- ›Describe your experience supporting external audits and preparing audit schedules
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a significant financial discrepancy and how you resolved it
- ›Describe a situation where you had to explain complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders
- ›Give an example of when you improved a financial process or procedure
- ›Tell me about a challenging deadline you faced and how you managed it
- ›Describe a time when you had to work with difficult or incomplete data
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you identified a significant financial discrepancy and how you resolved it
Describe a situation where you had to explain complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders