Group Financial Accountant

Group Financial Accountant

Salary: Very Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Location: Either Enniskillen, Northern Ireland or Troon, Scotland

The Client:

Our client is a prominent wood processing company, providing a comprehensive range of sawn softwood products, catering to construction, pallet, fencing, and packaging sectors.

The Role:

As a Group Financial Accountant, you will be preparing management accounts, leading budget and audit processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing financial insights.

You will be based in either Enniskillen or Troon with travel involved.

Ideally, they are looking for a recently qualified accountant with 2 years PQE.

Duties:

? Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, variance analysis).
? Support business managers with profitability, KPI, production, and cost summary reports.
? Complete HMRC returns (VAT, plastic tax).
? Administer inter-company recharges.
? Review and authorise bank payments.
? Maintain fixed asset register; prepare quarterly capex reports.
? Liaise with external auditors; prepare and review audit schedules; lead audit process.
? Identify and implement financial reporting process improvements.
? Support import/export administration.
? Identify RDEC projects; work with tax advisors to submit applications.
? Liaise with tax advisors for compliance and planning.
? Monitor and manage working capital.
? Evaluate and support capital investment opportunities.
? Review and analyse capital expenditure proposals.
? Lead budgeting and forecasting process.
? Prepare financial projections; assist in developing financial models.
? Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets and forecasts.


Requirements:

? Previously worked as an Accountant or in a similar role.
? Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
? Proven ability to prepare comprehensive financial reports.
? Experience with financial controls and c