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Group Accountant

Manufacturing

Central London

Permanent ⁄ £50000 - £60000

Updated August 27, 2008

Reporting to the Group Reporting Manager, the Group Financial Accountant will have a broad range of responsibilities that will include:

• Managing the production and audit of Statutory Accounts of the UK group and subsidiaries
• Being IFRS expert within the group, and ensuring the timely implementation on new International Financial Accounting Standards across the Group
• Managing the accounting, trustee reporting and audit of the group pension scheme
• Assisting with financial aspects that arise from acquisitions, disposals and re-structures
• Supporting the senior management team and controllers across the Group with ad hoc Analysis and assistance
• Assisting with the review and maintenance of consolidation system for the Group
• Assisting in the production and analysis of monthly group management accounts, forecasts and budget.

Who we're looking for
You will be a qualified Chartered Accountant, looking for an entry point into a successful and ambitious organisation. You will have first class organisational skills along with a genuine attention to detail and analytical view. You need to be able to adapt to demanding and challenging conditions. Most importantly, you will be a team player who is comfortable working as part of a small team where you will need to assist others with their work. Whilst previous experience of consolidation work would be a benefit, the key thing is your ability to learn quickly and be able to deal with a varied and challenging workload.

About our client
Bakkavör Group HF are a listed (Nasdaq OMX Nordic) leading international manufacturing business, specialising in the production of fresh prepared food and produce. With a turnover in excess of £1.5bn, 20,000 employees in10 countries, they area very established and well respected business. They produce over 6,000 products across 18 product categories that are sold to some of the world's largest retailers under their own branding. Having grown extensively over recent years, Bakkavor continue to look for opportunities to expand having evidenced this with a number of recent acquisitions'. It is an exciting time to join the organisation in what will be a very visible and important position. This position will be Central London based.

What's on offer
c. £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience + car allowance, bonus & excellent benefits

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 208 987 2843. Job Ref: 12994219
Your application will be sent to Gordon Smith.