Group Accountant

Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a qualified Group Accountant to take responsibility for all group related accounting tasks which include but are not limited to the intercompany matrix reconciliation and elimination, consolidation, impairment review and support of the tax team in transfer pricing matters. In this role, you will be reviewing, reconciling and investigating the submissions by the regional Controllers. You will also be the dedicated resource to drive the completion of the annual Group and statutory audit process.

In addition, you will support the treasury function in their day-to-day activities and play a pivotal role in the evolution of our financial process and control landscape, supporting all efforts to improve and upgrade it.

You will report to the Deputy Group Financial Controller.

What will you be doing

• Prepare the monthly group consolidated management accounts.
• Work closely with the four regional Financial Controllers and the FP&A function as part of the monthly management and quarterly bank reporting.
• Ensure monthly reconciliations and reviews are completed in a timely fashion and review points are addressed before month end close
• Support the annual statutory audit process including the preparation of financial statements and disclosures.
• Support the Global Tax team in their preparation of tax provisions, deferred taxes and tax balances required for monthly management reporting.
• Work closely with the Finance and Tax teams to increase efficiency and accuracy of existing Finance processes.
• Maintain appropriate accounting policies for the group and keeping track of changes in accounting policies and standards
• Develop and maintain group cash flow forecasts, including scenario modelling;
• Support management with FX and interest rate risk exposure;
• Monitor global cash positions to ensure operational liquidity and invest surplus funds in line with the Group’s investment strategy;
• Support the Group Financial Control team with ad-hoc projects as required.

Skills and Experience

• Holds a Chartered Accountancy qualification.
• Excellent understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS required.
• Excellent operational understanding of consolidation and intercompany elimination processes required.
• Detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects, is organized, possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and can deliver on deadlines.
• Highly motivated, hardworking, able to work in a fast-paced environment for an organization that has a matrix reporting structure.
• Partners well with people at all levels within the organisation.
• Top tier professional services background desirable.
• Experience with ERP systems desirable, ideally experience with NetSuite.

What’s in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

Competitive salary and company bonus scheme

• Group pension scheme
• Group healthcare and life assurance scheme
• Flexible working environment
• 25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days
• Subsidised gym membership
• Season ticket travel loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Extensive internal and external training

About Argus

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets. Headquartered in London with over 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.

Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy. Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.

Argus is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network. Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.

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