Duties and tasks

Direct responsibility for the balance sheet, financial accounting records and group monthly reporting requirements for specific Element Six Group entities including month-end journals, allocations and balance sheet reconciliations
Regular balance sheet reviews to ensure that all items are accounted for under the Group accounting policies
Ownership of all tax reporting requirements for specific Element Six Group entities
Preparation of the monthly consolidated results including uploading of global site submissions, posting consolidation journals and the monthly, half-yearly and annual submissions to our shareholders
Responsibility for the preparation of the annual consolidated financial statements for the Element Six Abrasives Group under IFRS and the statutory financial statements for specific Element Six Group entities
Ownership of the audit process for the Element Six Group, Element Six Abrasives Group and specific statutory entities
Continuously enhance processes, streamline workflows, and implement best practices
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data, process documentation and a robust internal control environment
Ensure compliance with all Group policies including Health & Safety
Preparation and submission of department of statistics returns and support company secretarial duties

Criteria skills

Ability to work on your own initiative at a site, prioritise tasks and work under pressure to tight deadlines
Ability to work alongside a global team to develop and implement standardised, streamlined processes. Experience of process improvement or automation advantageous
BCom Finance, Accounting Degree or Chartered Accountant qualification with some experience of consolidations
Enthusiastic, process driven accountant with a proactive approach
Intellectually curious and willing to critically challenge and engage with the business
Ability to apply familiar concepts to new situations
Excellent communicator and team player
Strong data analytical skills, Power BI skills highly advantageous

Financial Accountant