Close Brothers
Group Financial Accountant - 18 Month FTC
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Group Financial Accountant - 18 Month FTC
Overall Summary
At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn’t always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.
Join the Close Brothers Finance Team where you will play a key role in providing wide ranging support to senior management, including month end, financial and regulatory reporting, and maintaining strong controls and documentation.
Working as part of the Finance team our ideal team member will have previous experience in financial accounting (including group consolidations), control and reporting with excellent analytical skills.
Responsibilities
Prepare month end journals and group consolidation Prepare group P&L analysis and balance sheet reconciliations Prepare first draft of annual and half year group financial statements Reply to requests from PwC, the group auditor Prepare first draft of FINREP Day-to-day cash flow and funding administration Cash flow reporting – actual and forecast Share based awards accounting and administration Maintain strong financial controls and update process and accounting documentation
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WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:
ACA or equivalent, at least part qualified Proven track record of delivering under pressure and to tight deadlines Keen attention to detail and comfortable with complex spreadsheets Experience of working with others across functional and geographic boundaries IT literate with strong knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:
Experience of reporting under IFRS and FRS 102 Experience of reporting for FTSE listed groups Experience of SAP
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.
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About Us
At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.
To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers
To find out more about life at Close Brothers:
https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541
To find out more about our benefits:
https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits
To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:
Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group
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