Head of External Reporting & Accounting Policy

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you dont tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isnt always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.

Join the Close Brothers Finance Team where you will lead the production of our interim and year end consolidated public a key member of Group Finance you will bring your expertise in accounting standards confident challenge and polished stakeholder engagement to help shape the financial story of our business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the key point of contact for subsidiaries
• Provide ad-hoc advice as necessary for other group teams (e.g. Corp Dev)
• Co-ordinate population of the financial statements and associated disclosures during interim/year-end process
• Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant accounting standards and disclosure requirements
• Review and challenge of subsidiary submissions to ensure compliance with relevant standards/guidance
• Ownership of the Group Accounting Manual
• Maintain key relationship with auditors
• Lead implementation of revised accounting standards as necessary

Developing Our People:as a line manager you will be responsible for inspiring and motivating your team as well as developing performance through coaching. You will encourage your team to take responsibility for their own personal development and provide support through regular feedback.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• Auditing or similar experience at a large accounting firm
• Experience in a financial control function of a FTSE 350 company and/or experience of advising finance functions of FTSE 350 companies
• Strong IFRS technical accounting expertise experienced in interpreting and applying new and existing standards
• Experience in managing qualified and trainee accounting personnel

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

• Senior finance role in a FTSE 350 financial services organisation
• Experience in completing FINREP returns

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format or any other adjustments are encouraged to email us at or request a call back.

ABOUT US

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3000 people principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

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Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 3000 people principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Our specialist lending and deposit solutions include:

• Commercial: Offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market.
• Retail : Provides intermediated finance through motor dealers motor finance brokers and insurance brokers and savings products for individuals and corporates.
• Property: Offers residential development finance to established UK property developers funding for commercial properties and bridging and refurbishment loans.

At Close Brothers we are here to help people and businesses thrive over the long term.

Through our deep sector knowledge and expertise focus on delivering excellent and specialist service and strength of established relationships we support our customers through the cycle. Our values of deep expertise consistent service and long-term relationships embody our distinctive culture and customer-centric approach.

We also recognise our responsibility to help address the social economic and environmental challenges facing our businesses employees and customers now and into the future.