Group Accountant

Essential Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head of Group Reporting in all aspects of financial and statutory reporting as required
• Provision of technical accounting advice, including the drafting of accounting papers and policy documents
• Preparation of timely and accurate monthly and quarterly consolidated information for variety of stakeholders
• Assistance with audit and preparation of Group and subsidiary statutory accounts
• Contribute to ongoing programme of continuous process improvement
• Assist in Group month and quarter end close and consolidation
• Development of a good working relationship with finance teams across the global business
• Preparation of financial information for ad hoc management requests
• Participate in various Group led projects as required

Position Specification

• ACA qualified – preferably with Big 4
• At least 2 years PQE
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS essential (in global context (eg multinational/Large Private or PE etc)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience in addressing complex accounting issues
• Experience working in a fast paced environment, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Good attention to detail
• Good analytical and problem solving skills and can do attitude

About Claranet

Founded at the beginning of the dot.com bubble in 1996, our CEO Charles Nasser had a light bulb moment to develop a truly customer-focused IT business. Since then, Claranet has grown from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the UK to being one of the leading business modernisation experts, who deliver solutions across 11+ countries.

At Claranet, we’re experienced in implementing progressive technology solutions which help our customers solve their epic business challenges. We’re committed to understanding their problems, delivering answers quickly, and making a lasting impact to their business.

We are agile, focused and experienced in business modernisation. Our approach helps customers make genuine, significant shifts in their business strategy, to deliver financial savings, boost innovation, and create a resilient business. We continually invest in our people and the latest technologies, so our customers get peace of mind knowing that they have access to the best talent and services.

Working For Claranet

Here at Claranet we pride ourselves on going the extra mile for and with our employees (yes, we really mean it). We offer an extensive benefits package that you can tailor to your needs, inclusive of a matching contribution pension scheme, healthcare, insurance, dental, discounted gyms and app supported benefit access.

But what we think makes us different is ‘Team Claranet,’ our dedicated internal part of the business that supports you with matters close to your heart. We proudly support local charities in each of our office locations, support employees with paid charity leave, organise key charity fundraising event per year and have a dedicated committee responsible for supporting employee’s fundraising efforts.

Claranet are one of the 10 founding members of TC4RE (Technology Community for Racial Equality.) Being a part of a group of leading UK technology organisations, we are dedicated to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also very proud members of Tech Talent Charter, a government supported, industry-led membership group created to address the UK’s tech talent shortage and diversity gap through collective action.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become the most trusted technology solutions partner; renowned for being the best and brightest, having lasting impact with our customers and delivering exceptional returns to our stakeholders.