Group Accountant CIMA/ACCA qualified

The Alfred H Knight Group (Worldwide Independent Commodity Surveyors, Analysts and Consultants) are seeking to recruit a Group Accountant at the Headquarters based in St Helens. 

Summary: Under the supervision of the Group Financial Controller the Group Accountant will perform a variety of accounting and finance related tasks, including co-ordination with several Overseas Companies

Essential Job Functions:- The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list. It is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities:

 - Production of monthly management accounts for the UK companies.

 - Balance sheet reconciliations.

 - Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 - Reviews, investigates and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries,  transactions, documents, and reports.

 -Provides and explains financial information to local management and the Board of Directors upon request.

 -Coordinates information and communication between the finance department and other internal departments.

 -Monitors overseas cashflow forecasts on a weekly basis.

 -Prepares monthly financial reports for Overseas Companies within pre determined timescales.

 -Performs other related duties as assigned

 -Plans and monitors capital expenditure in the UK and Overseas

 -Coordinates communication with external auditors both in the UK and Overseas

 -Prepares and co-ordinates project analysis

 Essential Qualifications

• Finalist or newly qualified CIMA / ACCA accountant
• Skill in analysing and interpreting financial documents
• Ability to work under pressure, ensuring compliance with deadlines, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with department staff and non-finance staff.
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in the development of written documents, reports, and financial information.
• Experience of a fast moving commercial environment
• Knowledge of Sage Line 50 and Sage line 500 advantageous

Salary negotiable depending upon experience.

20 days holiday per year increasing by one per year to a maximum of 5 plus bank holidays.  Life Assurance and Contributory pension scheme, free car parking.