Halfords

As our Group Financial l Accountant - Technical Specialist you'll be a key member of the Financial Reporting Team supporting the business in ensuring the Group’s financial results are reported accurately and in line with IFRS.

What will the role involve?

• Responsibility for calculations and postings relating to key financial reporting areas such as IFRS 15, FX (IFRS 9), IFRS 16, IAS 36 and Share Based payments
• Technical support for the business in any new initiatives or process changes
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations for balance sheet accounts within your areas of responsibility
• Assisting with the consolidation of accounts to include any technical accounting adjustments
• Engage with the Group’s external auditors for your areas of responsibility, including producing and updating accounting papers for new standards, key areas of judgement, and estimates used by management
• Assist with the monthly consolidation of the Group’s results
• Assist with the production of the Group’s financial statements and leading on the production of the statutory accounts for the Group’s subsidiaries
• Assist the Group Financial Reporting Manager in providing ad-hoc accounting advice to the business
• The role is a key member of the Group Financial Reporting Team and provides exposure to other areas of the Group Finance Team as well as senior stakeholders such as the Financial Controller and CFO

What skills and behaviours are we looking for?

• Qualified Accountant, either ACA or ACCA, either in a newly or recently qualified capacity and looking to grow your skills and experience in a fast paced environment.
• Experience with some / all of IFRS 9 and IFRS 15, IFRS 16 and IAS 36
• Willingness and enthusiasm to progress and succeed within the business.
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail in every aspect of work undertaken ensuring accuracy of reporting and analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as the role will involve dealing with senior stakeholders across the Halfords business.
• Enjoy working in a fast paced environment and work well under pressure.
• The ability to build and develop good working relationships with key stakeholders.
• You will be a team player and support the finance team’s objectives.
• Experience with financial reporting with multiple companies would be beneficial for the position.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.