Group Financial Accountant

Role:
Group Financial AccountantLocation:
Leeds, LS15 (with hybrid working after completion of training)Salary:
£Competitive DOE, plus extensive benefitsContract type:
PermanentEmployment type:
Full timeWorking hours:
Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week 08:
30 -17:
00Do you want to work for the nation's largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We're a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years' experience, helping over 1.4 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery.
We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day.
Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider.
We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.Oversee the regulatory and statutory requirements of all group companies, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Responsible for completing the annual audit and producing consolidated financial reports in line with reporting requirements.What's in it for you?Occupational sick payEnhanced maternity and paternity payContributory pensionDiscounted insurance (Aviva)Employee discount siteDiscounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)Employee assistance programmeIn-house mental health supportFree onsite parkingHealth and wellbeing initiativesSocial events throughout the yearCycle to work schemeGreen car scheme
• (subject to minimum earnings)Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)Long service bonusRefer a friend bonusBlue light cardHybrid workingCommitment to CPD/training25 days annual leave increasing with serviceAnnual leave buy and sell schemeDiscounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds25% Discount & health & beauty purchases25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor ServicesWhat you'll be doing?
• Ensure all subsidiary companies adhere to accounting standards (e.g.
IFRS) and regulatory requirements
• Monitor and maintain strong internal financial controls
• Assist with audits and all other regulatory reporting
• Provide technical advice on accounting issues
• Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting standards and regulations - in particular IFRS16, IR35, tax rules
• Build working relationships throughout the group with great exposure to the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Director
• Prepare schedules for acquisition accounting of any newly acquired entities, ensuring accurate consolidation into group financial reportingWho are we looking for?
• Qualified ACA/ACCA - with experience from a technical accounting background
• Advanced excel skills
• Experience in consolidation and acquisition accounting
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards - UK GAAP & IFRS, relevant tax legislation
• Experience preparing statutory accounts for groups
• Experience of working in a pressured environment, delivering against tight deadlines
• Diligence to ensure work is completed to the highest standard; accurately and efficientlyWhat happens next?Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.