Group Financial Accountant Job in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

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Group Financial Accountant Job in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Job Description
Job Title: Group Financial Accountant
Work Pattern: 37 hours per week
Type: Permanent
Location: Middlesbrough TS2
Salary: £52,850 per annum

Purpose of the role –
Our client is looking for a Group Financial Accountant to ensure the delivery of an effective financial reporting service for all Group companies, including the delivery of statutory accounts, management accounts and annual budgets.
Job Role –

Lead the Management Accounts team, ensuring the delivery of an effective and customer focussed service which supports the delivery of the organisation's strategic objectives.
Responsible for the delivery of management accounts reports for budget holders and management to ensure they meet the requirements of the Directorates and organisation to support effective decision making and financial planning
Operational responsibility for budget setting for all Group companies
Support the financial planning process
Drive and facilitate change through:
Development of effective and responsive financial reporting to meet the requirements of the Group and external stakeholders
Supporting the continuous development, review and implementation of improvements in the delivery of the Management Accounts function for all group companies
Support the production and delivery of statutory accounts for all Group companies, liaising with the External Audit team to ensure a successful annual audit is achieved.
Provide financial appraisal support and design appropriate investment appraisal models as part of the organisations approach to overall project appraisal and delivery
Advise on improvements to business performance, including analysis of financial implications and development of systems and processes.
Organisational lead on financial education.
Contribute to devising and implementing policies and procedures within area of responsibility
Provide technical accounting advice and ensure the group is kept up to date with changes in legislation and regulatory requirements with regard to FRS 102 (accounting regulation) and Housing Finance Standards and provide advice and guidance on maintaining compliance
Candidate Requirements –

Qualified accountant with a recognised accounting body
Significant knowledge of Accounting Regulation and experience in the delivery of accounting and reporting services to a large and complex organisation.
Significant experience of leading a team with a holistic approach to service delivery, managing change, and managing, coaching and developing people.
Ability to develop appropriate systems, maximise the use of technology and to effectively use HR and compliance software and other IT applications and media to support the service as appropriate.
Proven ability to collate, evaluate, analyse, review, report and solve complex problems, including change management activities and financial matters such as compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.
Ability to deliver effective learning sessions and presentations to a diverse audience.
Ability to set out financial forecasts and the financial consequences of option scenarios to support business planning
If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Lewis at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or send an E-Mail to

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Middlesbrough
County: North Yorkshire
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £52850/annum
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