Group Assistant Financial Accountant at PA Knowledge Limited - Denmark

South Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, Excel Skills, Audit Experience, Financial Control, Technical Accounting, Research Skills, Intercompany Differences, Month End Close, Consolidation Process, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, FRS 102, SOX Control Environment, Attention To Detail, Deadline Management, Communication Skills

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Company Description We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Job Description Hybrid working - Current working pattern for the team is 3 days remote with Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the office. You will join the Group Accounting Team to assist in the delivery of timely and accurate financial reporting. You will play an integral part of the team – contributing to month end close, consolidation, review and reporting alongside preparation of annual statutory accounts. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved with: Provide support for the month end close process by preparing month end journals for corporate/holding companies; monitoring and resolving intercompany differences in advance of month end close and tracking the progress of month end deliverables across the Group and Financial Accounting Teams. Contribute to the month end consolidation process by raising consolidation journals and IFRS adjustments for the group and reviewing monthly movements in the group balance sheet and income statement. Prepare schedules as part of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packs for internal reporting and reporting to the ultimate controlling parent. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for corporate/holding companies. Provide clear and timely information to the external auditors – both for the group and overseas audits. Prepare financial statements for corporate and holding companies under FRS 102 using IRIS Accounts Production. Assist with preparation of the group annual report under IFRS. Work within our SOX control environment – ensuring your key activities are completed in line with documented SOX controls and complete SOX testing for the Group Finance Team in line with the annual SOX timetable. Adhoc work and projects as required by the Head of Group Finance. Qualifications Essential: Experience of working in a multi-currency environment Commitment to excellent financial control Sound Excel skills Experience of audit preferred – either as an auditor or as a key audit contact Ability to rapidly build understanding of financial systems Nice To Have: Experience of preparing financial statements Part qualified/newly qualified accountant – ACA / ACCA / CIMA Strong technical accounting and research skills Experience of audit – either as an auditor or as a key audit contact Ability to prioritise and deliver to strict deadlines Tenacious with great attention to detail Strong technical accounting and research skills We know the skill-gap and ‘need to tick every box’ can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we’d love to hear from you. Apply today by completing our online application Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance. All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard however, some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK. We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years), as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If you're unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government’s guidance on security vetting before applying. Additional Information Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. We believe diversity fuels ingenuity. Diversity of thought brings exciting perspectives; diversity of experience brings a wealth of knowledge, and diversity of skills brings the tools we need. When we bring people together with diverse backgrounds, identities, and minds, embracing that difference through an inclusive culture where our people thrive; we unleash the power of diversity – bringing ingenuity to life. Find out more about Life at PA here. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We are on a journey towards ensuring our workforce is diverse at all levels and that our firm is representative of the world around us. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us. #LI-AG1

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Responsibilities

Assist in the delivery of timely and accurate financial reporting, contributing to month end close, consolidation, review, and reporting. Prepare financial statements and provide support for audits and compliance with SOX controls.