Group Financial Accountant
EG Group
- Blackburn, Lancashire
- £47,025-57,475 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support the production of monthly, quarterly and annual group financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Develop the group-level balance sheet reconciliations, including but not limited to external borrowings, and ensure their accuracy and completeness.
- Assist in the production of the monthly Group consolidation, working closely with other finance team members to gather and validate financial information.
- Contribute to various ad hoc financial reporting projects as and when required, providing support and analysis to facilitate decision-making processes.
- Support the management of the annual audit process, including preparing audit schedules, liaising with auditors, and addressing audit queries.
- Implement and maintain effective internal controls and procedures to safeguard financial data and ensure data integrity.
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting processes.
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and appreciation of general accounting
- Experience in group accounting function
- Strong excel skills
- Technically strong and knowledge of IFRS
- Experience in preparing financial statements desirable
- Experience with consolidation desirable
- Performance Based Bonus Scheme
- Employee Life Assurance
- EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
- ASDA Discount Card - 10% off all ASDA stores
- EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
- Smart Health - 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme - access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
- Learning & Development - access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
- Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
- Free Secure Car Parking
- Dress Down Fridays
- Flexi-Time
- Prayer and Ablution Facilities
- Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
- Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
- Work Anniversary Rewards
- Free Eye Test