Group Financial Accountant

Here at Workdry we can offer real career opportunities and the ability to develop in your role.  This isn’t just something we say, many of our Directors have been promoted internally, career development is something we truly value.

We also understand balancing work and life commitments is important, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.  As standard we have 3 days in (the office) 2 days out (working from home) approach to give you a better balance.

Amongst our other benefits we also offer a great discount platform which gives you money off or cashback for supermarkets, high street shops, days out, holidays, and many more, giving you a little extra to spend on yourself.  Likewise, our bonus is based on company performance, and we pay this quarterly because we don’t want to wait 12 months to reward you for the work you’re doing right now.

The Workdry Group has seen enormous growth over recent years.  Due to this we’re pleased to be adding an additional Group Financial Accountant into our friendly Finance department, to help support the daily financial reporting activity for the business.

If you’re passionate about working within a growing business, with a forward-thinking vision for future opportunities, then this is the role for you! 

As Group Financial Accountant, you’ll get to:

• Maintain accurate accounts of the non-operational Group entities and Parent organisation in line with Group reporting deadlines.
• Resolve queries on the consolidation of monthly management accounts with support from fellow Accountants of operational entities.
• Resolve queries in the accurate consolidation of monthly forecasts.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts for the group entities ready for auditor review, with detailed knowledge of acquisition accounting and fair value adjustments.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and preparation of control accounts monthly.
• Review and control fixed asset accounts, reconciling to relevant ledger where this applies to the Group Companies.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is ready for a challenge and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, an individual who can see the benefit of putting time into improvement projects as well as the day-to-day financial activity.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified accountant: ICAEW or ACCA
• Computer literate. Be able to analyse data on Microsoft Packages to advanced levels with excel and preferably Dynamics.
• Experience of tax reporting and compliant record keeping, especially with regards to VAT.
• Good understanding of accounting standards UK GAAP/IFRS especially with regards to acquisition accounting and technical standards with regards to rules on capitalisation of costs.
•  Ability to act proactively / be forward thinking whilst maintaining a methodical, attention to detail approach.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a wider team.
• Challenging approach to work (looking to drive improvements through an understanding of root causes and how they can be effectively implemented).
• Proven track record of effectively managing a team.
• Strong planning, time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt own approach and priorities in line with changing business needs / priorities.

• Competitive salary
• Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)
• Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
• 24 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
• 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)
• Support for development and training
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
• Employee referral scheme
• Hybrid working (i.e., working from home and in the office) pattern.

This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.