Financial Accountant

Goodman Masson ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £50,000 per annum

Overview

This is a new vacancy which offers an exciting opportunity to work within the finance team of a fast-paced multinational listed mining company. They are a market leader and their product goes into high end retail so they are unique. Primarily reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be able demonstrate a high level of accuracy with the ability to prioritise a broad range of responsibilities covering financial accounting, reporting, tax and investor relations. In return, the role will offer significant opportunities to build on and develop existing experience within a challenging but rewarding environment providing the ideal next step in the career journey for a dynamic financial professional. The role responsibilities will include: Group: Working with the Group Finance Manager on Group financial reporting. Assisting with the preparation of the monthly Group consolidation and monthly financial report for presentation to the CFO. Assisting with the preparation of the Group's Annual Report & Accounts and Interim Reports. Providing assistance with technical accounting matters across the Group, including the Preparation of Board papers to support our positions. Working with the Group Tax Manager and Group Financial Controller on key tax and structuring transactions. Preparation of weekly cash reporting and cash balances for distribution to the Board.Assisting the Group Treasurer with treasury matters including bank account maintenance and mandates etc. Investor Relations: Collation of share register information for bi-annual investor reporting. Maintaining and updating content on the investor website. Responding to investor queries. Assisting the Company Secretary department in a wide variety of tasks. Preparation and review of complex structure diagrams in MS Visio. Corporate entities: Ownership and preparation of monthly management accounts in strict accordance policies and deadlines for a number of corporate entities. Analysis and monitoring of financial performance to budget and forecasts. Ownership of balance sheet accounts, ensuring processes within organisation to avoid risk and produce sound financial information. Liaising with the auditors during the audit and supplying required information. Assistance with technical accounting including share options (IFRS2), share buy-backs and investment valuations. Preparation of ad-hoc reports and analysis, as required. Preparation of weekly cash reports and cash forecasts. Head of Department cost analysis and optimisation Ad hoc duties and projects. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Newly qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA etc.) Big Six experience of listed international businesses. Salary and Benefits: Up to £55,000 base salary Life Assurance Private Medical and Dental Insurance for self and family Income Protection Contributory Pension scheme 25 days holiday Discretionary bonus