The Group Reporting Accountant is responsible for ensuring all aspects of Group statutory and consolidated financial reporting are successfully achieved within prescribed timescales. You'll assist the Head of Group Reporting in developing and maintaining financial control and compliance across the business, and work to integrate new business acquisitions into Group close and reporting processes.,

• Preparation & submission of consolidated monthly management accounts for the Group (UK & International).
• Lead delivery to the external audit team including year end disclosure packs, technical papers and management accounts analysis for tax purposes. Co ordinate with the management accounting team to ensure that deliverable deadlines are met and the Group timetable is on track.
• Manage the collation of data and lead the preparation of all Group statutory accounts and additional financial reporting requirements. Contribute to board reporting, bank reporting & covenant calculations.
• Analytically review the Group monthly consolidated results (income statement, balance sheet & cashflow). Explain variances vs. budget and prior yearD
• Deliver monthly capital accounting, reporting and tracking vs. business case, budget and forecast. Systemise the fixed asset registers and capex workflows.
• Lead in the development and implementation of base financial controls for the Group engaging with finance and business teams where appropriate. Undertake periodic internal audits to give assurance over control effectiveness.
• Take responsibility for completion of other deliverables that require management accounts information i.e. National Statistics returns & returns to private equity house.
• Take responsibility for the accounting for the Group's holding companies.
• Assistance with other ad hoc tasks and projects as necessary, including acquisition integration into the Group financials
  
  Are you a fully qualified technical accountant, with practice experience? Are you used to working with financial statements? Are you happy to work in a fast-paced, private equity environment? If you can answer yes, we'd love to hear from you., ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification
• Able to demonstrate technical proficiency
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organisation and planning skills
• Strong concept of customer service
• Flexible and able to deliver to deadline
• Demonstrates attention to detail and processes with accuracy, but able to see the high level view
• Positive approach to work and problem solving
• Very good excel skills
• While the business supports some hybrid working, has the vision to appreciate that critical workloads/deadlines are managed, supported and developed most effectively face to face
• Can self motivate and wants to develop and succeed in an agile, fast paced private equity environment
  
  IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, employing over 850 people across our 4 UK manufacturing sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butchers, Classic Cat and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel and Crick produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.
  
  Salary: Competitive
• 10% annual company bonus scheme
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
• Pension: Employee contributions 3% / Employer contribution 8%·(salary sacrifice company pension scheme)
• Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays
• Medicash Plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawternity
• Other Benefits: Free parking, tasty treats, bring your dog to work, discounted products & free hot drinks
• Choice of a series of non-contractual flexible benefits, including cycle to work, workplace nurseries and dental insurance. These are offered through salary sacrifice or pay deductions.
• Ability to purchase heavily discounted pet food.