Group Financial Accountant

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Ibstock plc is a market leading manufacturer and partner of choice for innovative clay and concrete building products, building the face of Britain for over 200 years.

We’re no ordinary manufacturing business. Through our principal products of clay bricks, brick components, concrete roof tiles, concrete stone masonry substitutes, concrete fencing, pre-stressed concrete products and concrete rail products, we’re committed to providing new solutions to today’s social and environmental challenges for the new build housing and domestic repair, maintenance, improvement markets (RMI) and infrastructure.

Many of our long-standing customer relationships have lasted over 40 years. Our customer focus is based on quality, service and consistency and our service-led ethos is one of the key drivers in the growth of our market share over the past 10 years.

As our Group FInancial Accountant, you will support our Head of Group Reporting with all aspects of the function - predominantly with our monthly reporting cycle - including assistance in preparation of both interim and yearly statutory accounts - FTSE 250 and subsidiary. As part of departmental improvement initiatives, your remit will also include leading and participating in workstreams on key projects across all areas of group.

As our Group Financial Account, you will:

• Have experience of month end close and consolidation processes for a large business with multiple trading divisions
• Knowledge of key business drivers and experience of articulating/challenging company reporting
• Understanding of financial systems/controls, balance sheets and UK GAAP and IFRS accounting standards

In order to be successful, you will:

• Hold a recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)

• Be a self-starter with ‘can do’ attitude

• Have the ability to multi-task under pressure and in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines

• Be comfortable presenting ideas and concepts to both senior stakeholders and team members

• Have a creative approach to problem solving with the ability to work with the resources available

• Knowledge of IT/systems – JDE & Hubble would be preferable

• Possess a high level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft products including Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

• Experience of responding to and providing information to external audit entities

In return, we will offer you:

• 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Competitive basic
• Hybrid working model (3 days office/site based)
• Opportunity for continuous professional/personal development

Please note, it is our policy to verify all relevant qualifications. You will be required to provide substantive proof of your qualifications, that we can verify them with the awarding body.

Ibstock PLC are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.