The Financial Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality financial accounting and reporting across the Group. The role contributes to statutory reporting, consolidation processes, acquisition accounting, and ongoing improvements to financial controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced environment. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a high performing Finance function.
Key Responsibilities
IFRS Accounting & Technical Support- Support the Group Financial Accountant with the application of IFRS across the Group.
- Assist in preparing IFRS aligned workings and supporting documentation for audit and statutory reporting.
- Assist in preparing the monthly holding company trial balances.
- Support the preparation of statutory financial statements for legal entities across the Group.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance in all areas of statutory and management reporting.
- Assist in preparing the monthly consolidated balance sheet and cash flow statements.
- Develop an understanding of consolidation principles and system processes to ensure high quality Group reporting.
- Contribute to timely and accurate month end, quarter end, and yearend close activities.
- Provide analysis and technical support to the Director of Group Finance and the wider Finance team.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening reporting quality, system efficiency, and process robustness.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 3-5 years of relevant industry experience ·
- Previously worked in Group reporting & Technical accounting
- Part qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
- Ability to interpret and manage financial information across multiple companies and business units.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are necessary.
- High level of IT literacy, including strong Excel skills (including Power Query); experience with Planful is an advantage.
- Knowledge of financial accounting, process, and systems.
- Good working knowledge and experience of ERP’s
- Proactive, curious, and committed to improving processes and delivering high quality output.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast moving, dynamic environment.
- Demonstrates personal pride, professionalism, and accountability
- Ability to meet established deadlines while maintaining high accuracy and quality Strong numerical accuracy, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills, ability to articulate complex information.
- Experience with Planful is an advantage.