Head of Technical Accounting & Compliance

Role: Head of Technical Accounting & Compliance

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA - Office Based

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Salary: £83,600 + Dependent on experience & bonus scheme

Company: EG Group

About the role…

Our Group Finance team is looking for a strategic and forward-thinking Head of Technical Accounting to join their dynamic team! Reporting into the Head of External Reporting, you will be at the forefront of ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency in our financial reporting processes. You will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of technical accounting matters within the Group - this includes ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal policies. At the same time cross-collaborating closely with other departments within the finance division.

The ideal candidate will be an expert in their field, highly intelligent with strong technical accounting skills and a keen attention to detail. They will be looking for further development in a technical accounting and reporting role whilst driving financial reporting excellence.

This is a permanent office based position; we are flexible with preferred working schedules between Monday-Friday. If you possess strategic thinking skills and view problem-solving as an opportunity for growth and achievement, then this prospect will be ideal for you!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Technical accounting expert & business partner for the Group on all accounting matters in line with IFRS
• Development and maintenance of Group Accounting Policies taxonomy
• Develop a mechanism for ensuring compliance to policies across the Group
• Ensure relevant technical training is rolled out to the country teams
• Ongoing assessment and report back on accounting standard development & their impact on the Group
• Lead on all Technical matters with the Group auditors including but not limited to:
  
  • PPE Impairment
  • Goodwill Impairment
  • Provisions
  • Share based payments
  • Acquisition Accounting
• Support the monthly, quarterly and annual balance sheet review and compliance requirements

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.

Candidate Requirements

• ACA Qualified Accountant
• Big 4 trained (Desirable)
• Strong audit background
• Good Analytical Skills
• Strong leadership & management
• Experience in compliance & audit management
• Expert in Technical Accounting
• Upkeeping of stakeholder relationships
• Process mapping & improvements
• Risk Management experience
• Financial Modelling experience
• Strong communication / interpersonal skills

Benefits & Rewards

• Performance Based Bonus Scheme
• Employee Life Assurance
• EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
• ASDA Discount Card - 10% off all ASDA stores
• EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
• Smart Health - 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme - access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
• Learning & Development - access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
• Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
• Free Secure Car Parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• Flexi-Time
• Prayer and Ablution Facilities
• Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
• Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
• Work Anniversary Rewards
• Free Eye Test

Who are EG Group?

EG Group is one of the world’s leading independent convenience retailers with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia and the United States of America.

Founded in 2001 by the Issa family with the acquisition of a single site in the UK, today the company is at the forefront of delivering an innovative approach to forecourt convenience retail.

At EG Group, we pride ourselves on being recognised for our investment model, trading performance and more importantly, providing a best-in-class customer experience in Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel.

Our transformational convenience retail business model has been built upon excellent relationships with an extensive portfolio of leading retail brands, and through strategic network acquisitions supported by a program of new-to-industry developments.

Every day, our committed workforce tirelessly delivers our products and services to millions of customers alongside supporting the local communities in which we operate.

Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.