Group Financial Accountant 18 Month FTC

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 FinanceTeam where you will playa key role in providing wide ranging support to senior management includingmonth end financial and regulatory reporting and maintaining strong controls and documentation.

Working as part of the Finance teamour ideal team member will have previous experience in financial accounting (including group consolidations) control and reporting with excellent analytical skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare month end journals and group consolidation
• Prepare group P&L analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare first draft of annual and half year group financial statements
• Reply to requests from PwC the group auditor
• Prepare first draft of FINREP
• Day-to-day cash flow and funding administration
• Cash flow reporting actual and forecast
• Share based awards accounting and administration
• Maintain strong financial controls and update process and accounting documentation

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

• ACA or equivalent at least part qualified
• Proven track record of delivering under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Keen attention to detail and comfortable with complex spreadsheets
• Experience of working with others across functional and geographic boundaries
• IT literate with strong knowledge of Excel Word and PowerPoint

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

• Experience of reporting under IFRS and FRS 102
• Experience of reporting for FTSE listed groups
• Experience of SAP

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.