Corporate Reporting Accountant

Greenergy International Ltd ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Greenergy is the UK’s leading supplier of road fuel and growing rapidly in the UK, and internationally. We operate globally with offices in Canada, the USA, Ireland, Brazil and Dubai and source fuels from around the world, receiving over 700 shipments annually. To deliver fuel to our customers, we also have an in-house haulage operation employing over 350 drivers. Greenergy is a major investor in the UK’s fuel infrastructure, regenerating import terminals that are essential to the country’s ongoing supply security. Greenergy Fuels is the largest trading entity of the group, supplying 15 billion litres of fuel to its customers each year. It represents one of the most complex areas of the group in terms of accounting and reporting. Responsible for the supporting the reporting of the consolidated results of the Greenergy group, both externally to the Group’s listed investor and to the Board. The Group consists of over 40 entities based in UK, Europe, the Americas and Asia. The role is also responsible for supporting the audit and corporation tax requirements of the Group. With considerable change currently taking place at Greenergy, strong technical accounting is required and any industry experience would be considered beneficial. Main duties of the role Legal, Regulatory and Statutory Accounting & Reporting - The corporate reporting team will provide the financial governance & control and deliver all reports and returns as necessary, to protect the business and to ensure it operates within the legal, statutory and regulatory requirement of the markets in which it operates. This includes leading the quarterly and year end financial audits, preparation of both consolidated and separate statutory accounts for all Group companies and managing the filing of annual tax computations. Monthly management reporting - Provide monthly reports to management, the board, and external parties as required. Reports should be accurate, well-presented and timely, with meaningful commentary. Quarterly reporting to listed investor - Provide the reporting of the consolidated results and relevant disclosures required each quarter Preparation of the statutory format consolidation - Support the Consolidation of results from all divisions, some of which have complex accounting and consolidation issues. Support the preparation of the consolidated profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statement on a monthly basis, ensuring all eliminations are accurately reflected. Covenant reporting - Assist treasury team with any queries on monthly numbers as part of the external covenant reporting; management accounts driven by the consolidation report are required by various banks and third parties at regular intervals. Balance sheet reviews - Support balance sheet reviews as agreed within the team. Consider any potential impact on Group results and escalate where necessary. Additionally, to perform the balance sheet reviews for the investment holding companies, prepared for review by the Corporate Reporting Manager and/or Head of Financial Reporting. IFRS accounting queries - Deal with complex IFRS accounting queries and resolve with auditors and senior management. Delivery of financial systems support to the finance team - Support financial systems projects, including documenting & streamlining processes across financial applications and managing the transition of core ERP. Relationship Management - Build strong relationships with the group finance team. Project support -Support various work streams across different teams to deliver reporting/analysis/forecasting/ad hoc project work at the appropriate time with the correct information. Required competencies and qualifications: Top 10 qualified ACA with industry experience in a similar role Audit and corporation tax experience from practice and/or industry Possesses and demonstrates real analytical skill and can apply a logical approach to new challenges Be a strong communicator and possess an ability to develop trusting and credible relationships at all levels of the business level Have a questioning and inquisitive mind - not afraid to ask questions or challenge convention, nor to drive improvements and efficiencies as appropriate Takes personal responsibility and accountability for their work Is comfortable working independently of direct supervision and able to demonstrate personal initiative and drive Works with flexibility and to tight timescales to meet the demands of the Board, senior management and listed investor. Is enthusiastic Nice to have: Knowledge of Oracle. Corporate reporting experience in a listed entity. Experience of working in the road fuel industry. People are key to our continuing success; we work hard to reward, develop and retain staff. We offer a competitive salary, career progression opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes; 25 days holiday per year, increasing by 1 day after 5 years’ service for every full year up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays Private Medical Insurance Worldwide Travel Insurance Company Pension Life Insurance cover of 4 times basic salary Eye Care Vouchers, Flu Jabs Ride to Work Scheme Access to a discount site for things like eating out, health and leisure etc. You will also have access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Excellent staff facilities If you are interested in joining the Greenergy team, please submit a current CV along with a cover letter in support of your application. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. Please note, due to the volume of applications we regret to advise you that we are unable to respond to Candidates who are not short listed for interview. NO AGENCIES - Thank you.