Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsClient Authorisation RequiredExcellent career progression potentialIdeal 1st time move into industry from practiceAbout Our ClientSynthomer develops and markets polymers used in a wide range of industries to create and enhance everyday consumer products. Whether you're reading a book, opening a pack of breakfast cereals, painting your kitchen, labelling an envelope, laying a carpet, tiling a bathroom or simply driving the car, you could be using a product that has been improved by our scientists. We hold positions 1, 2 or 3 in all of our chosen markets and have a proven record to generate added value to our customers through in-depth application know-how and strong R&D support.Group Accountant - Synthomer PLC - FTSE 250Job DescriptionSynthomer are a highly aquisitive PLC and have already made two significant acquisitions in the last 9 months. As such, this has created a vacancy for a newly qualified accountant to join the company.This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your career in industry as part of a high calibre group finance team and develop the key skills required in senior finance positions.Key areas of responsibility will include:Production and review of monthly finance pack for group CFOComparison of actual site results to forecasts/budgetsAssisting Senior Group Accountant in various tasks including -monthly group financial reporting and consolidation of global reporting entitiesConsolidation and preparation of interim and annual statutory accountsInterim and year-end audit work, auditor liaisonPreparation of monthly Head Office management accountsPreparation of statutory accounts for UK holding companiesPreparation of UK tax computationsVariance analysis and other ad hoc work, plus assistance in Group M&A and restructuring as it arisesGroup Accountant - Synthomer PLC - FTSE 250The Successful ApplicantThe successful Group Accountant will have the following:Strong academicsAccounting qualification ACA essentialGroup consolidation (IFRS) audit experience highly desirableReliability in dealing with hard and changing deadlinesStrong IT literacy - experience of BPC, Hyperion or other "cube-based" consolidation package would be helpful, but not essentialStrong analytical skillsGroup Accountant - Synthomer PLC - FTSE 250AccountancyWhat's on OfferOn offer for the successful candidate will be:Basic salary up to £50,000Bonus up to 18%Pension 4:7.5% salary sacrificeCorporate benefitsBright and open officesCollaborative team cultureContinuous professional developmentContactJames FowlerQuote job ref13808425Phone number+44 207 269 1743Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorGroup AccountsSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationLondonContract typePermanentConsultant nameJames FowlerConsultant phone+44 207 269 1743Job reference13808425