Financial Accountant

SF Recruitment are working with a well-established group business to recruit a qualified Finance Business Partner / Group Accountant. This is a broad role suited to someone who enjoys a mix of financial reporting, controls, analysis and stakeholder engagement. The role will support the delivery of accurate and timely Group financial reporting, while also partnering with commercial functions to provide insight around overheads, expenditure and future investment decisions. It would suit a qualified accountant who is comfortable working across financial accounting, month-end reporting, balance sheet controls and business partnering. Key responsibilities: - Support the monthly management accounts process, including variance analysis and commentary on Group performance - Assist with the preparation of monthly reporting packs, budgets and forecasts - Support the Group financial close and consolidation process, working closely with local finance teams - Prepare and post journals, including cost centre related journals - Manage intercompany balances, recharge invoices and supporting reconciliations - Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items - Provide finance business partnering support to Sales and Marketing functions, with a focus on overhead control and expenditure analysis - Produce cost centre reporting packs and commentary for budget holders - Meet with stakeholders to review performance, update forecasts and challenge ..... full job details .....