Job Description

Role

title:

Senior Technical Accounting Manager

Reports

to:

Head of Financial Reporting

Location: Reading

Hours

of

work: 35 hours per week

SMCR Function: This is a Conduct role

Purpose of role


The statutory and financial reporting requirements for the Ascot Lloyd group are becoming ever more complex, both in the expanding size of the corporate structure and the impact of IFRS accounting standards.


As Ascot Lloyd continues to be on the acquisition trail, this role is required to work with the Head of Management Accounts and the Head of Statutory Reporting to assist with the group consolidation process, hive up of acquired businesses and be the key point of contact during the external audit process.


Key Responsibilities


Supporting consolidation process, statutory accounting and other group reporting VAT reporting and aligning of VAT group Providing key data for corporation tax reporting Ensuring the smooth running of the external audit process Assisting with Integrating the finance functions of acquired companies Assisting with company hive ups and simplification of group structure Carrying out internal audits and risk assessments of the finance team's systems and controls Assisting with process improvements and development of group accounting manual

SM&CR Responsibilities


As an FCA regulated Company your role as a Senior Manager comes under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR). You are responsible for developing a culture where employees take personal responsibility for their own actions.

Individual Conduct Rules

You must act with integrity

You must act with due care, skill and diligence

You must be open and co-operative with the FCA, PRA and other regulators

You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly

You must observe proper standards of market conduct

You must act to deliver good outcomes for clients

Experience / Skills Required

ACA qualified with 3-5 years' experience Strong technical knowledge of IFRS Experience of consolidations and merger and acquisitions accounting Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Strong analytical and report writing skills. Good skills in Microsoft Office and other applications - strong Microsoft Excel skills would be especially beneficial Able to work with people at all levels both within the organisation and externally Willingness and potential to train others. * Discretion and confidentiality