Blair West is supporting Kitwave PLC headquartered in North Shields as they look to bring in a Group Financial Accountant in a newly-created role due to continued growth. You will be reporting into the Group Finance Manager.

The opportunity:

• Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, this role will assist in the completion of the Group’s plc filing requirements.
• Preparation of the Group consolidation and workings behind the financial statements ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Manage the production of subsidiary statutory accounts for Group entities.
• Planning and executing the annual and interim audit timetables and management of the auditors to ensure a smooth, timely process.
• Preparation of additional analysis required for City reporting/trading updates.
• Demonstrate IFRS knowledge and assist in preparing accounting papers for the Board and external auditors.
• Involvement in finance enterprise risk management and control across the group.
• Support the preparation and filing of statutory accounts in accordance with local accounting standards for each entity.
• Coordinate with the external auditors during audit process, providing documentation and addressing audit queries efficiently.
• Ensure all VAT filings are prepared and submitted accurately for all entities within the group.
• Lead on banking and treasury-related queries, ensuring efficient financial management and operational support.
• Provide involvement and oversight in managing group insurance policies and processes.
• Conduct compliance work, focusing on anti-bribery and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
• Ad hoc finance and operational-related projects.

You’ll be the ideal candidate for this position if you’re someone who has:

• A qualification in accounting (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Good working knowledge of IFRS and accounting standards
• Hunger and desire to develop in a fast-paced, thriving business.
• Strong analytical skills, proficient in the use of MS Office.
• Experience around compliance, insurance and/or anti-money laundering (Not essential).
• Exposure to listed audits would be advantageous.
• Experience in stat accounting.
• Performed a similar role in a Group function, if coming from industry.

Our commitment:

Blair West is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion at every stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to fairness, equality, and ongoing diversity training for our team to give our candidates and clients a feeling of belonging during their experience with us. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during their experience with us, please speak to their consultant. 

If you’d like to speak to someone about this opportunity:

Craig Stewart:  [email protected] /  07734 972 433