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Group Accountant

February 16, 2023 | Comments Off on Group Accountant

Summary

Listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange, MJ Gleeson plc is one of the fastest growing housebuilders in the UK. The Group has a strong financial position and a unique business model with continued opportunities for sustainable growth.

The Group comprises 2 trading divisions, Gleeson Homes and Gleeson Land. Gleeson Homes specialises in low-cost house building, providing new homes in the North of England and the Midlands for the people who need them most. Over 80% of our customers are first time buyers and around two thirds are key workers. 4 out 5 of our homes are built in the most deprived areas of the UK. Gleeson Land specialises in promoting land, securing attractive residential planning consents on land mainly in the South of England, which is supplied to other housebuilders to meet their increasing need for high-quality consented sites.

Due to continued rapid growth across the business, a new role has opened up for a Group Accountant. This role reports to the Senior Group Accountant and works closely with the Deputy Group Financial Controller and Group Financial Controller as part of a highly skilled and professional Group Finance team. This key role will be responsible for accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting for the Group.

Package

  • Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
  • Choice of company car or car allowance
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Holiday Buy Back Scheme
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance Scheme
  • Healthshield membership
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Share Purchase Plan

Main Responsibilities

  • Monthly consolidation and preparation of Group results
  • Half year results consolidation and interim accounts reporting
  • Year end results consolidation and statutory financial statements including PLC consolidated accounts and 7 trading subsidiaries (all IFRS)
  • Consolidating the annual budget and preparing budget reporting packs
  • Providing accounting support to the operating divisions
  • Liaising with external auditors during the annual audit process
  • Supporting the timely completion of tax returns and payments
  • Reporting the cash position of the Group through accurate daily tracking and forecasting
  • Ad hoc projects / analysis as required

Ideal Candidate

Key skills:

  • Attention to detail and quality work - strive to deliver highly-quality work at all times as part of a highly motivated, professional team
  • Ability to work collaboratively - support the team to deliver against deadlines, ask questions, and get involved in projects with other departments outside Finance
  • Strong communication skills - ability to summarise information, provide regular progress updates, and relay key messages
  • 'Will do' attitude - willingness to get things done, take on new projects and manage own workload

Candidate Profile:

  • Qualified accountant, ideally 1-2 years post qualified experience
  • Would suit a first-time mover from practice into industry
  • Ideally Big 4 / Top 10 trained
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)
  • Experience with group accounts and consolidations would be helpful
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