Financial Accountant - Bristol

Listed business in Bristol now seeks to appoint a newly qualified ACA into a brand new role in its group function.  Sitting as part of the group finance function, you will be responsible for external group reporting and cashflow forecasting for one of its major divisions and will be  involved in important projects in this fast-moving environment as the Finance team continues working towards its aim of creating a world-class finance function.

Role

Working within a high performing Finance function and playing a visible role across the wider finance function, you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing, developing and maintaining appropriate accounting policies and processes ensuring compliance with governing accounting standards
• Responsible for and preparation of GAAP statutory accounts for our UK and overseas entities
• Cash-flow forecasting around fundraising and acquisition activities
• Delivering accounts for statutory entities at a local level
• Ownership and development of the Group accounting policies manual, including leading on projects to determine the impact of new and amended accounting standards
• Providing best-in-class technical advice – utilising your existing expertise to support our Group and brand finance teams
• Key contact for Group external audit team, ensuring delivery of relevant evidence to support the Group financial statements

About You

As a Big4 trained ACA, you will be newly or recently qualified and be looking for your first foray into industry.  You will possess cultural awareness and sensitivity and be an excellent communicator with both internal and external colleagues at all levels.  You will have an ability to analyse and make recommendations, alongside the capacity to drive through key business changes.  Benefits include bonus, PHI and PMI