Group Financial Accountant

(Group) Financial Accountant

Shape the Future of AI & Data with Us

At Datatonic, we are Google Cloud's premier partner in AI, driving transformation for world-class businesses. We push the boundaries of technology with expertise in machine learning, data engineering, and analytics on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). By partnering with us, clients future-proof their operations, unlock actionable insights, and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving world.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts for five trading entities and the parent holding company.
• Ensure compliance with FRS102 and other relevant accounting standards, including the percentage of completion method for revenue recognition.
• Perform monthly consolidation of group financials, ensuring intercompany transactions are eliminated correctly.
• Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed on a timely basis and investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation and interpretation of comprehensive BvA analysis at multiple levels, including company, division, region, and cost center, and input on the forecast impact of this.

Development of Financial Processes and Operations

• Play a key role in the continuous improvement and automation of financial processes across the group, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist in the development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures to align with best practices.
• Support the integration and optimisation of financial systems and work towards improving system integrations.

Ad-Hoc Project Support

• Support the Financial Controller and Head of FP&A on various ad-hoc projects, such as cash flow forecasting, scenario planning, and financial modelling.
• Assist in the preparation of financial information for board packs, investor presentations, and audits.
• Participate in financial due diligence and support potential acquisitions or expansion initiatives.

Coaching and Team Development

• Assist in the coaching and development of a junior team member, providing guidance on tasks relating to AP/AR and bank reconciliations.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning within the finance team, encouraging professional development and training.

Compliance and External Reporting

• Support the preparation and filing of statutory accounts in accordance with local accounting standards for each trading entity.
• Coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit process, providing required documentation and addressing audit queries efficiently.
• Ensure all VAT/sales tax filings and other statutory obligations are prepared and submitted accurately and on time for all entities.

Cash Management

• Assist in monitoring and managing cash flow across the group, providing weekly or monthly updates on cash positions and projections.
• Work closely with the Financial Controller to ensure optimal working capital management, including payables, receivables, and inventory (if applicable).
• As Datatonic is a fast-growing business, we pride ourselves on our team-work and innovation. As such, you may be asked to take on other responsibilities where considered appropriate to support the finance team and wider business

Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), with a strong preference for candidates with an audit background.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and consolidations, ideally in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.
• Experience in suggesting improvements to financial processes and systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset, with experience in coaching and developing junior team members.

To be successful in this role you will be self motivated and able to manage a wide range of both detailed and more strategic tasks.

The role is being recruited hybrid-remote in the North East of England, with occasional travel to the London office

What’s in It for You?

We believe in empowering our team to thrive, with benefits including:

• Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays (obviously!)
• Health Perks: Private health insurance (Vitality Health) and Smart Health Services
• Fitness & Wellbeing: 50% gym membership discounts (Nuffield Health, Virgin Active, Pure Gym).
• Hybrid Model: A WFH allowance to keep you comfortable.
• Learning & Growth: Access to platforms like Udemy to fuel your curiosity.

Why Datatonic?

Join us to work alongside AI enthusiasts and data experts who are shaping tomorrow. At Datatonic, innovation isn’t just encouraged—it’s embedded in everything we do. If you’re ready to inspire change and deliver value at the forefront of data and AI, we’d love to hear from you!

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