Group Accountant

We are looking for an ambitious Finance Professional to join our team as a Group Accountant.

If you’re someone who wants to work in a fast paced, growth environment and is looking to use their skills to drive improvement and contribute to a global company's continued success, then this role is for you!

Who We Are

Western Global are global leaders in fuel storage for temporary power and mobile refuelling applications. Our dedication to responsive fuel solutions and commitment to customer satisfaction have fuelled our significant growth and we now have a workforce of over 220 employees worldwide!

As a private equity backed business, we are committed to driving innovation and excellence in our industry. Attracting and retaining great people is critical to our strategy. Our values; teamwork, openness, passion, integrity, and celebrating success, define how we behave and interact with our stakeholders.

We’re proud to be a certified Great Place to Work across all locations! See what our team say about working for Western here - https://en/about/careers/

About You

Professionally qualified (ACA or ACCA), through an accountancy practice, you will have experience with consolidating Group accounts and comfortable with Group company structures.

It would be advantageous if you have experience of working with growing businesses in the manufacturing sector.

A self-starter, proactive with the capability and confidence to use your initiative. You will have the ability to respond positively to pressure and take a flexible approach to a dynamic, fast moving and changing work environment.

The Role

Reporting in to the Group Financial Controller, the role will be broad, with exposure to multiple business functions across several geographic locations and will be integral to driving improvements across the business. 

Reporting

• Collation and review of management accounts from the Group subsidiaries and preparation of monthly consolidated Group results.
• Production of Group monthly board and management packs
• Assist with the preparation of the Group statutory accounts.
• Liaison with external auditors.
• Provide technical accounting advice to the group subsidiaries and correct where needed.

Analysis/Insights/Commercial

• Financial analysis and project work – partnering with business functions to drive financial insights, process improvements and more efficient working practices.
• Working capital analysis/cashflow monitoring and forecasting.
• Building out company databook.

Controls

• Development of Group accounting policies and processes in conjunction with the Group Financial Controller.
• Responsible for assisting in the continued development of corporate governance procedures, risk management process and developing further the internal controls framework of the Group.
• Review internal controls for consistency and to ensure controls are being followed by employees across the Group.
• Continuously review the effectiveness of current operations, striving to identify improvements to current processes.

What we are looking for in our Group Accountant

• ACA/ACCA qualified.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Must be team oriented, approachable and trusted, with the ability to be flexible in pursuit of the larger goal.
• Proactive approach with strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines.
• Customer service focused.
• Strong written & oral communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Organised, methodical and analytical with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrable experience in IT systems and system improvements.
• Advanced level Excel.
• Ability to clearly summarise large datasets.
• CRM Software experience (NetSuite). – Desired
• Big 6 experience. – Desired
• Knowledge of audit processes. – Desired
• Due Diligence experience. - Desired

What can we offer you?

We offer a market competitive pay as well as opportunities for knowledge and skills development, and recognition of achievements. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:

• Financial Incentives: Annual bonus & salary reviews, life insurance (4 X base salary).
• Generous Holiday: 25 days paid holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy another 5 days).
• Personal & Family Time: Paid Volunteering and Enhanced Parental Leave.
• Retirement Planning: 5% Employer Contribution & 5% Employee Contribution.
• Health Incentives: Cycle to Work Scheme and access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health.
• Personal & Professional Development opportunities.
• Regular staff events, get-togethers and celebrations.
• Supportive work environment fostering Teamwork, Passion, Openness, Integrity and Celebrating Success.

Our professional culture, our dedication to our employee-partners and career opportunities - these are just a few benefits we’re proud to offer. Our employee-partners know every job is critical, and that teamwork drives innovation. Let’s talk about how you’ll fit into our team and how your hard work will be recognised through competitive pay, world-class benefits, and ongoing career development.

Ready to get started?

Western Global is growing, apply to join our successful team today!