Consolidation Accountant

London Permanent £34,215 - £41,215 per year View Job Description
This role seeks a talented Consolidation Accountant with a knack for meticulous financial reporting and consolidation. The successful candidate will have the ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and communicate complex financial data in a clear and concise manner.
  • Great Opportunity
  • Permanent position!

About Our Client

This organisation is a large public sector entity within the health and social care sector.

Job Description

The key duties of the role are as followed:

  • You will be part of a small team responsible for the preparation of high quality, IFRS-compliant, consolidated Departmental accounts to challenging timescales.
  • You will undertake quality assurance of ALB and NHS financial returns for inclusion in the group consolidated financial accounts, including validating data and following up queries with individual organisations.
  • You will calculate and process accurate and appropriate consolidation adjustments
  • You will build effective working relationships with key stakeholders and other teams involved in the preparation of the consolidated accounts, both internal and external to the Department.
  • You will identify and take forward process improvements in relation to the design of the consolidation process.
  • You will assist in the preparation of the Whole of Government Accounts return on behalf of the group.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have the following:

  • At least part-qualified (CCAB or equivalent). Where part-qualified, willingness to complete professional accountancy training.
  • Practical experience in one or more areas of financial accounting, audit or preparation of statutory accounts.
  • The ability to develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders e.g. NAO, arm's length bodies and wider business colleagues
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels in both written and verbal communication.
  • Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to analyse complex financial data and draw well-reasoned conclusions.
  • Excellent organisational skills and a proven ability to plan and manage competing priorities.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary ranging from £30,794 to £37,636 per annum
  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • A supportive work environment with a focus on professional development
  • The chance to make a real difference in the public sector

We encourage qualified accountants who are passionate about making a difference in the public sector to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an organisation that values its employees and the community it serves.

Contact
Ashleigh Lygon
Quote job ref
JN-032024-6374810
Phone number
+44 207 269 2132

Job summary

Job function
Public Sector
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Public Sector
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ashleigh Lygon
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2132
Job reference
JN-032024-6374810