The Group Financial Accountant is responsible for the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant group financial reporting. This includes monthly consolidation, management and statutory reporting for central functions and group entities, balance sheet control, audit oversight and continuous improvement of group reporting processes, systems and controls.The role plays a key part in strengthening governance, standardisation and insight across group financial reporting, supporting senior management decision-making and ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and internal control requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesConsolidation: Completion of monthly consolidation and reporting of group divisional performance. This process should include a monthly reconciliation of consolidated group financial performance against the monthly consolidated management accounts.Responsible for the management accounts process for central functions, reporting on variances, monitoring against budget.Preparation of the budgets for the central functionsResponsible for setting up fixed asset projects and their capitalisation for central finance, particularly for IT. Complete the Fixed asset settlement on SAP and run depreciation for the group monthly. Complete the group fixed asset reconciliation and preparation of monthly lead schedules for grant amortisation, goodwill and investments.Responsible for the preparation of our company’s statutory accounts with supporting documentation, oversee the entire audit of these companies and ensures that all submissions needed for CRO and or Companies House are completed accurately and on time.Support Treasury with bank sign offs and approvalsMonthly reporting pack: Development of group monthly reporting pack. This should be developed to provide management with key financial information for the reporting period.Group reporting timetable: Development of group month end reporting timetable. This should consider the site/management accounts reporting timetable and the timetable of other senior management meetings. This would include the responsibility for closing and opening financial periods within the company ERP system.Balance sheet reconciliations: Monthly Review and maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations.Chart of Accounts management: Management and maintenance of the Lakeland chart of accounts. The chart of account structure should be considered to achieve efficient reporting where appropriate.Change management: Active participant in driving change and efficiency within group month and year end financial reporting & interim / year end audit systems and processes. There should be a focus on standardisation and systemisation of information and reports to eliminate where possible the volume of manual work.Qualifications and ExperienceRecognised accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA) or equivalentSignificant relevant PQE acquired in large, fast-growing, multi-site companySolid knowledge of FRS 102Experience working with an ERP systemExperience managing external group audit(s) and completion YE statutory accountsAbility to manage various workstreams to achieve tight deadlinesExcellent team player comfortable working as part of a larger team across different locations.Strong computer and analytical skills, including proficiency in ExcelOrganised and thorough with drive for continuous improvementExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skillsConsolidation and preparation of statutory group accounts and annual reportExperience working in a multi-site / multi-currency manufacturing organisationExperience with SAP ERPExperience working in the Food IndustryLakeland Dairies Ltd is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us at 049 4364200 or email
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