Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsExciting new opportunity, ideal for a 1st time mover from practiceLots of autonomy and exposure to the commercial side of the businessAbout Our ClientMy client are a well established, privately owned hospitality business turning over circa £300 million as a group. With an extremely experienced finance team around you, this opportunity is brilliant for someone making that first step in to industry who wants to gain a skill set in a variety of different areas including the more commercial side of finance.Job DescriptionGiven your technical skillset and experience, your main responsibility will be the improvement of the audit process internally, ideally reducing the time it takes to complete;Liaise with the external auditors to understand audit deliverables including, P&L, balance sheet and tax analysis and sample testing data to the agreed timetableLiaise with the Group Financial Controller and Management Accountants to ensure audit deliverables are produced in the format required. Provide ad hoc analysis for reporting requirements in the statutory accounts that are not part of the monthly management accounts process.Keep up to date with upcoming technical requirements and ensure that these are briefed out to the business and considered in advance of implementationReview and approve Balance Sheet reconciliations prepared by the divisional and central accounting teamsThe Successful ApplicantNewly qualified ACA/ACCA Accountant from Practice or industry qualified accountant with experience of stat accounts prep/ audit in a multi-entity environmentExperience of UK GAAPProven ability to understand balance sheet structures and present appropriatelyExperience of managing and delivering a clean audit to budget and timetableGood communicator and influencing skillsIdeally, experience preparing group consolidated accounts including foreign subsidiariesQuick learner, able to hit the ground runningAdvanced Excel skillsWhat's on OfferCompetitive salary5 days per week on site with flexible working hours, office open as early as 06:30amFree parkingFree lunch dailyHolidaysPensionCompany discountsCareer progression and endless learning opportunitiesContactAlana SpencerQuote job refJN-052025-6732425Phone number+44 161 829 0493Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorFinance ManagerSectorLeisure, Travel & TourismLocationAltrinchamContract typePermanentConsultant nameAlana SpencerConsultant phone+44 161 829 0493Job referenceJN-052025-6732425