Job Description

Location: Darlington, with hybrid working
Salary: \xc2\xa345,000 to \xc2\xa355,000 inclusive of car allowance
Contract: Permanent Are you interested in gaining experience within a large, complex FTSE 250 Listed organisation? You may be an experienced qualified accountant looking for an interesting role, or looking for a step-up to propel your career. If so, we would love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to join our vibrant, growing business as a Group Financial Accountant. Reporting to the Group Financial Reporting Manager, this role supports and develops the Group\xe2\x80\x99s financial reporting and governance procedures. Key areas of focus will be PLC filing requirements, PLC Head Office books, the annual budgeting process, technical accounting compliance and tax related activities. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting on the completion of the Group\xe2\x80\x99s PLC filing requirements e.g. half year and year-end financial statements, including compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Providing advice on technical accounting areas including analysis of the impacts of developments and changes in GAAP and the development of the Group\xe2\x80\x99s accounting policies.
• Maintaining the accounting records of the head office entities, including technical accounting in areas such as share based payments.
• Assisting with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes and ensuring forecasting accuracy of corporate costs and treasury related items.
• Assisting with group taxation affairs including year-end tax accounting, corporation tax compliance and maintenance of the group tax risk register which feeds into the annual SAO process.
• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the Group\xe2\x80\x99s auditors, tax advisors and other professional advisors.
• Ad hoc finance and operational related projects, including financial reporting software implementations, M&A and equity/debt raising activities as appropriate.

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you? Salary- Up to \xc2\xa355,000 inclusive of car allowance, reflecting your skills and experience. Annual leave \xe2\x80\x93 24 days, rising to 26 with length of service. Of course, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have public holidays too and we\xe2\x80\x99ll even help you celebrate with an extra day off for your birthday! Pension \xe2\x80\x93 5% Employer Contributions. Financial Benefits- save-as-you-earn scheme, employee referral scheme- earn \xc2\xa31,000 per person you successfully refer, free life assurance and access to our Benefits App offering unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes to name just a few). Lifestyle & Wellbeing Benefits- discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with an NHS Approved mental well-being mobile app. Motoring Benefits- access to an employee vehicle-leasing scheme, discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on weekend vehicle hire and van hire.
About you

• First and foremost you will have a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• You\xe2\x80\x99ll have a high level of technical accounting experience (IFRS and UK GAAP)
• Strong organisational and project management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines on multiple projects
• You\xe2\x80\x99ll have excellent communication skills at all levels, with the ability to influence and drive improvement
• Be able to demonstrate strong Excel experience, including experience of financial reporting systems, business planning and budgeting processes

About us Redde Northgate is the leading integrated mobility solutions platform providing services across the vehicle lifecycle through our broad mix of operating companies. We support our customers through a network and diversified fleet of over 125,000 owned and leased vehicles, together with over 600,000 managed vehicles. Today we are made up of 6,700 colleagues across 175 sites throughout the UK, Ireland, and Spain, and continue to grow.
Be part of our future If this role sounds like an interesting next step in your career we would love to hear from you, please apply today for immediate consideration!