As part of the Group Finance Team, the Head of Reporting and Tax is responsible for delivering the group's consolidated and subsidiary financial statements, advising on complex technical accounting matters and the production of Tax returns and compliance with Tax regulation.
will lead and be accountable for the production of the interim and year-end consolidated public accounts ensuring compliance with all relevant accounting policies and standards managing the timeline and collection of the information required from various teams across the firm and owning the relationship with the external audit team to ensure a seamless audit process.
Key Responsibilit i es Producing the consolidated results and financial statements, managing both upwards and downwards effectively to ensure all deadlines are met.
This involves managing the timeline and collection of the information required from various teams across the firm and owning the relationship with the external audit team to ensure a seamless audit process.
Subject matter expert in technical accounting including IFRS 9.
Preparing technical accounting papers - in particular relating to acquisitions, disposals, new business areas and new accounting standards.
Presenting technical accounting papers to Board Audit Committee.
Responsible for the preparation of the Groups Tax Returns (with assistance from external outsource providers) , SAO and compliance with all tax legislation.
Required knowledge and experience Extensive financial services experience and expert knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements Technical accounting knowledge (IFRS ) and Tax Ability to interpret complex and detailed accounting, tax or regulatory requirements and apply them to the Group's circumstances Able to clearly explain technical areas such as accounting judgements to the Board and its committees, thereby ensuring informed buy-in Ability to discuss and negotiate complex issues with parties such as auditors, tax authorities or regulators.
Qualifications Accounting qualification: ACA, ACCA or CIMA, and 5-7 years post qualification What we offer We offer challenge, variety and flexibility.
We offer a hybrid working environment with flexible working arrangements.
We offer a collaborative team environment.
We offer tremendous autonomy.
We provide feedback and support in helping you develop your career.
And on top of all this, we offer a competitive salary (£86,000 - £118,500 dependent on experience), private healthcare, share save scheme, inclusion in the company bonus scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity and a suite of flexible benefits that you can opt into to suit your lifestyle.
We celebrate achievement and have a range of generous recognition schemes that reward both individual and team successes.
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