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“It takes less time to do things right than to explain why you did it wrong.”   Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. 
 
Are you an experienced and skilled accountant with a strong commitment to financial compliance and governance? Our client, a prestigious organisation based in London, is in search of a Group Accountant who will become an integral part of their thriving team.
 
As a Group Accountant, you will play a key role in assessing and implementing new accounting standards to meet the ever-evolving requirements of UK Corporate Governance.   This is a fantastic opportunity to be a key player in maintaining the highest standards of governance within a dynamic and growing company.
 
Your responsibilities as the Group Accountant will include:

• Ensure vigorous procedures are followed to assess the impact of changes to UK Accounting Standards (predominantly FRS 102) on the Group. Monitor the evolving landscape in this area.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.
• Take the helm as the project leader to spearhead the development and execution of a program aimed at implementing necessary changes identified. This includes addressing enhancements needed for the Group's processes or internal controls, with collaboration and coordination with other Group functions as necessary.
• Provide expert advice on compliance matters and assist in staff training.
• Engage actively in the advancement and strengthening of the governance and internal controls framework for financial processes throughout the entire Group.
• Evaluate, uphold, and refine Group Directives/policies, as well as enhance Finance and Accounting manuals.
• Contribute to the review of reconciling subsidiary statutory accounts with the consolidation packs submitted for the purpose of group consolidation.

• Professional qualification in accounting or a related field (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Hands on IFRS 15 implementation experience.
• Strong understanding of UK Corporate Governance regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience of implementing Internal Financial Controls in a large company or in a consultancy is a plus.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development opportunities within a growing organisation.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Hybrid working.