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Senior Group Accountant

October 6, 2022 | Comments Off on Senior Group Accountant

Summary

As one of the fastest growing listed companies in South Yorkshire, MJ Gleeson is a highly profitable business with ambitions growth plans. Listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange, the business is also one of the fastest growing housebuilders in the UK and has a strong financial position.

The business operates across 2 main divisions, Gleeson Homes and Gleeson Strategic Land. Gleeson Homes specialises in low-cost house building, providing new homes to young people and low-income families in the North of England and the Midlands, helping to get first-time buyers onto the housing ladder. Gleeson Strategic Land specialises in land promotion, securing attractive residential planning consents on land mainly in the South of England, which ultimately helps to provide new homes in areas where housing need is high.

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

  • Reviewing monthly consolidation, including drafting sections of the Board report
  • Half year results consolidation and interim accounts preparation
  • Assisting with the statutory financial statements including Plc consolidated accounts and 7 trading subsidiaries (all IFRS)
  • Consolidating forecasts and annual budget
  • Liaising with the tax advisors to ensure completion of tax returns and quarterly instalment payments
  • Managing the cash position of the Group through accurate tracking, forecasting and management of bank drawdowns and deposits
  • Ad hoc projects / analysis as required

Ideal Candidate

  • Qualified accountant with 4+ year post qualified experience
  • Trained in practice
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)
  • Experience in a listed group / consolidation environment
  • 'Will do' attitude, ambitious team player with a strong work ethic
  • Engaging and personable with the ability to liaise at all levels and lead from the front
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