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At Carr's Group plc an inclusive culture is integral to our values. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. The day-to-day responsibilities of this Financial Controller role will include:Managing a small team of direct reports within Agriculture/Head Office Finance Team and take a lead on the performance management by setting a clear direction for the teamBe a key member of the Carr's Group Senior Management teamEnsuring that an appropriate control environment is developed and maintained within relevant unitsYou will be taking a lead on internal and external reporting processes both monthly and annually, including Group consolidationTaking ownership of the annual budget and re forecasting processes across Head Office and Agriculture and ensure alignment with strategic and operational business planningWorking closely with business unit management and other key stakeholders to deliver financial operational plans within a timely mannerBeing focused on delivery of high-quality results to meet requirements both internally and externally, with a focus being on technical accuracy of accounting and reportingHaving the ability to manage key stakeholder relationships across all levels and departmentsLiaising with auditors both internally and externallyThe successful candidate for this exciting & unique senior position will be fully qualified finance professional. Experience working within a PLC will be advantageous, as well as understanding direct and indirect UK taxes. Experience in managing multi-company planning and monthly consolidation processes within an everchanging environment is going to be beneficial going into this position.The selected applicant will be responsible for bringing new ideas and solutions to the table, so the ability to demonstrate prior experience of tangibly adding value to a business will be essential. You will have a customer focus and be able to build excellent working relationships both internally and externally.As such, we are eager to speak to relevant technically strong applicants with exceptionally strong communication skills, as well as the confidence to challenge the senior leadership team when required.

THE COMPANY: Our client is a leading European private equity firm that invests in mid-market companies with significant growth potential. The company has a track record of investing in businesses across a range of industries and geographies, with a focus on building long-term partnerships with management teams. THE RESPONSIBILITIES: Co-ordination and preparation of meeting minutes for key committees including the Investment Committee and board, and preparing board minutes for other group entities as required. Preparing company secretarial filings: confirmation statements, appointments and resignations, and update records via the Blueprint/ Diligent system . Supporting the General Counsel, upon request Responding to information requests from both internal and external parties, including auditors and lawyers, on company secretarial matters and meetings Responding to investor questionnaires, questions from investment teams and from all areas of the business regarding business structures and processes. Keeping files up to date and other general administrative support as required Maintenance of various registers / structure charts as required Preparation of documentation for legalisation / notarisation Maintain a thorough understanding of all processes involved in the establishment and ongoing maintenance of all entity types. Assist with company secretarial related queries from across the Business EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Relevant work experience at this level i.e. preparing meeting minutes and providing other general administrative / company secretarial support to the team A key requirement is an ability to communicate and work collaboratively as a team player Reliable and motivated self-starter with drive and the ability and initiative to multi-task and exhibit uncompromising attention to detail An ability to take full ownership of prioritising and completing tasks and to meet set deadlines For further information please contact Marcus Courtney About this role Location: London Specialism: In-house legal Salary: £ Market Rate Type: Permanent Reference: 18428

Duties include but are not limited to:Identifying, planning and executing and reporting on risk based internal audits.Actively contributing towards the annual audit plan, suggesting areas of potential risk that require attention.Following up on completed audits where necessary.Managing stakeholder relationships throughout the audit process across all business units.A successful candidate should have:Professional certification such as ACCA, ACA, or CIA.Strong knowledge of Internal Audit and Risk Management processes.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Aptitude for critical thinking and problem-solving.

Supporting with the completion of Group Reporting requirementsLiaise with the business to develop KPI's required for group and internal reportingSupport on the completion of group and statutory auditsLiaise with internal and external auditors to monitor and respond to requestsEnsure Tax compliance is monitored and returns are completed in line with regulationsSupport the Senior team on Financial control, ensuring continuous process reviewsOther Ad-Hoc requirements as and where is needed by the teamQualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or overseas equivalent)Practice backgroundImmediately Available

Implement and maintain robust internal control frameworks.Support the controls managers in partnering with the business and Group IT and Multichannel teams to identify improvements in controls and ensure control deficiencies are tracked and remediated in agreed timelines. Lead the controls stream on Business and IT led projects.Support the end-to-end internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) programme Drive process improvements within the finance department.Conduct internal audits and provide recommendations.Develop and deliver training programs on internal controls and compliance.Support the preparation of financial statements and reports.Manage a team of internal control professionals.Liaise with external auditors as required.A successful Internal Controls Lead should have:Accounting qualification - ACA/ACCA or equivalentAudit experience, preferably controls-testing focusAn educational background in Accounting, Finance or similar field.Proven experience in a similar role within the retail industry.Strong knowledge of accounting standards and internal control frameworks.Excellent leadership and team management skills.Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.

Manage the performance of the Accounting team to deliver departmental objectivesProduce monthly internal and Group reports, including commentary and variance analysisMaintain and develop the financial control framework, including accountabilities and authorities to ensure robust financial controlPoint of contact for internal and external auditorsManagement of Accounts Payable and Banking functions, including foreign exchange purchasing and exposureDevelop and enhance the reporting of financial and operational performance including cost controlPreparation of VAT returns and Intrastat reportCoach and develop the Accounting teamQualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMAPreparation of VAT Commercial experienceHigh attention to detailExperience of delivering process improvementsAbility to work under pressureAdvanced excel skillsAbility to build good relationships (internal/externally) Team playerProactive, organised and self-motivated

You will conduct annual risk assessment and half year refresh, across areas of the audit landscape agreed with the Audit Director and collaborate with the Audit Director in development and updating of the annual audit plan for those areas.You will execute the risk-based audit plan as allocated by the Audit Director on time and to agreed budgets.Manage the workload of assigned audit resources in collaboration with other Senior Audit Managers where applicable. Monitor the quality of audit files to ensure all audit work complies with audit methodology and standards. Constructively engage with external parties.You will identify where technology such as data analytics, process mining or machine learning can be used to improve the insight and or efficiency from audit work and plan and lead the execution of this work where applicable, with the support of our data analytics team.You will communicate audit results to responsible management and agree commercially viable audit recommendations and business actions to address areas of risk and failures in the control framework. Challenge management to agree ambitious but achievable issue closure dates and actively track agreed actions to completion with strong focus on timely resolution of risks.You will develop and execute a liaison plan with key internal and external stakeholders, to communicate relevant audit results, maintain focus on issue closure and ensure business plans, initiatives and emerging risks are incorporated within risk assessment and audit plans where appropriate.You will monitor and anticipate regulatory and business change using divisional audit watch lists, assess the potential impact and propose exceptional audits/ other assurance responses as required.You will provide input and commentary for the Group Audit Committee, Executive Management, relevant business division Boards and Risk & Compliance Committees, on assurance provided, significant areas of concern, and the remedial actions required to mitigate risk to the Group. You will actively assist the Audit Director in the administration of the divisional team.You will support development of junior team members through coaching within audits and constructive feedback.You will ensure that the principles of treating consumers fairly are embedded into management practices, so that identified risks recognise relevant consumer outcomes, and business processes and internal controls are structured and performed in a way that effectively delivers the required consumer outcomes.Professional qualification (CIIA, ACA, ICAS, ACCA).Internal Audit Standards, Financial Services Code and broader principles and practices.Risk management principles and practices including Conduct and Prudential regulation.Corporate Governance practices and frameworks.Extensive experience supporting the overall capabilities of the divisional audit team (e.g. managing internal audit and assurance delivery within a financial services context).Experience demonstrating strategic asset management thinking and plan delivery (both individually and as part of a team).Experience in change/innovation. Directing and delivering a programme of audits, leading technical or complex reviews and providing overall quality control.Experience of advising Senior Internal Auditors on audit delivery.Experience of coaching and development of Internal Audit Managers.

Key Responsibilities:Annual Budget Preparation: Work closely with Senior Management to produce comprehensive annual budgets and P&L statements for approval by the board.Revenue Reporting: Take ownership of revenue reporting, including analysis against budget, forecasts, and targets.Monthly Management Accounts: Oversee month-end and peak period close, working alongside the Finance Manager to produce detailed management accounts for two divisions, complete with commentary and variance analysis.Supplier Invoice Payment Run Sign-Off: Provide monthly sign-off for supplier invoice payment runs, ensuring accuracy and compliance.Balance Sheet Account Review: Conduct regular reviews of balance sheet accounts, including deferred revenue, debtors, and creditors.Statutory Compliance: Manage ad hoc Companies House filings, such as the annual confirmation statement, and prepare annual audit packs for external auditors.Tax Management: Review annual CT600 and prepare R&D figures, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.Cashflow Management: Review cashflow and manage surplus cash on an ongoing basis to optimize financial resources.M&A and Investment Support: Support the Managing Director in M&A and investment processes, providing financial insights and analysis.Payroll and VAT Oversight: Review and authorize payroll and commission payments, as well as quarterly VAT returns. Provide support to the Assistant Accountant with payroll operations and advise on payroll policies and remuneration packages.Internal and External Reporting: Take a lead role in internal and external reporting processes, including monthly and annual Group consolidation P&L and balance sheets, ensuring the delivery of high-quality results and technical accuracy.Financial Process Ownership: Take ownership of financial processes and controls, communicating effectively across the business to drive efficiency and compliance.A successful Head of Finance should have:* Proven experiences as a Senior Finance Manager.* Experience in using SAP Business One ERP System or similar accounting packages.* Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards.* Proficiency in financial planning and analysis, budget management, and financial reporting.* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.* High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.The person sought must have proven experience in the role in industrial and commercial companies

The successful candidate will report to the Group Financial Reporting Manager.During the monthResponsibility for the bookkeeping for the entity and holding company accounts, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, fixed assets, etcKey contact for suppliers/internal staff responsible for suppliers to ensure invoices are received and processed on a timely basisKey contact with Intercompany finance managers answering any ad-hoc queriesRaise monthly intercompany chargesAccounting for external loans taken by the GroupMonth endProducing the management accounts for review by the Group Financial Reporting Manager / Global Head of Financial ReportingSupporting the Group Financial Reporting Manager in preparing schedules for the consolidated management accountsIntercompany trading - review and follow up of monthly reconciliationsYear end and half year end procedures, including:Production of plc reporting pack at half year and full yearReviewing packs submitted by subsidiaries and following up on queries raisedAssist in the preparation of the Group's annual and interim financial statementsLiaise with auditors to ensure queries raised are resolved in a timely mannerBudgeting - prepare the plc and holding company budgetsOther - ad-hoc projects as required by the businessIFRS GAAP knowledge is advantageousKnowledge of Dynamics 365 is advantageous

The key responsibilities of this (Inhouse) Assistant Tax Manager role based in Bristol are:Ensuring that the external compliance tax reporting and associated reconciliations are undertaken accuratelyEnsuring that the quarterly Corporation Tax financial reporting calculation processes, reconciliations are performedDrafting Corporation Tax annual statutory reporting disclosures for all companies in the GroupIdentifying, recording, measuring and reporting specific Tax Risk issues as and when they arise, identifying mitigation's and implementing on a risk-prioritised basis;Providing technical tax support to different areas of the businessMonitoring and reviewing strategies, policies and processes relating to the role with a view to managing implementation of improvements to increase efficiency where possible;Building strong relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders, including Finance, Risk & Compliance, HR, Group Tax and auditorsManaging HMRC relationships and any associated voluntary submissions or enquiries;Developing risk awareness throughout the business to reduce Compliance Risk;Maintaining an appropriate tax transfer pricing policy;Identifying and managing an appropriate response to applicable tax developments, influencing the business accordingly and ensuring the UK Group is fully compliant;Helping to build appropriate awareness, capabilities and sense of ownership with colleagues across the business impacted by tax considerations;Managing Group tax risks and Senior Accounting Officer's tax certification process; andMaintaining robust controls and governance for all tax processes.To be considered for this (Inhouse) Assistant Tax Manager role you will have:Corporate tax experience and possess a professional qualification (ACA,CTA)Be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Self-motivated, detail oriented, problem solver.Strong excel ability.Initiative to improve processes and find efficiencies.

Organise the annual internal control self-assessment campaign for SEATS GB, in accordance with Group methodologyExecute assessments of the control points of the internal control framework (including tests)Support teams involved in Internal Control campaign in defining any action plans resulting from the campaign, and monitor their progressPrepare monthly reports on the progress of the internal control campaign and the closure of action plansInform the Internal Control Manager of any facts detected during his missions that could constitute acts contrary to the principles of internal control and governance of Safran GroupProvide training and guidance to employees on internal control policies and procedures Participate in the continuous improvement of the internal control system (segregation of duties, deployment of continuous control KPIs, etc.)Assist statutory auditors during their review of internal control providing requested documentation and informationSupport the Seats Internal Control Manager in monitoring the progress of action plans resulting from internal audits carried out by DACI (Audit and Internal Control Department).Qualified Accountant with experience in internal/external auditing and/or financial controlsAnalytical and problem solving mindset Proficient in the use of all MS Office packages, particularly Excel and Powerpoint Knowledge of Info M3 ERP systemsExperience of working within the Manufacturing sectorStrong Ethical standard and integrity Ability to communicate and interact at all levels of the organisation, building strong relationshipsExcellent Communication SkillsDemonstrated ability to work to deadlines in a fast paced environmentAnalytical and problem solving mindset Organised and Structured approach to work with the ability to prioritise Team Player

Manage and support the Financial Accounting Team, fostering professional development and growth..Manage the audit process, including the changeover to new lead auditors.Improve the quality of the Group and Environment accounts in particular.Ensure that the Group remains on top of any changes in accounting standards.Oversee the consolidation process.Develop and implement effective financial strategies and plans.Be the Group accounting expert, preparing accounting papers when required.Manage reporting to internal stakeholders on the audit and accounts process, including the Group's Audit CommitteeA successful Head of Financial Accounting should have:A professional qualification in Accounting or Finance- ACA, ACCA or CIMA.Proven experience in a similar role within the Professional Services industry.Strong knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.Excellent leadership and team management skills.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Work closely with the Chief Financial Officer to develop and execute the financial strategy of the business, undertaking the role as deputy to the Chief Financial Officer as and when required.Establish strong relationships with business leaders, financial stakeholders (lenders/shareholder) and external professional advisers.Leadership responsibility for the delivery of financial accounting and controls, consolidations, statutory reporting, technical accounting expertise and efficient financial operations.Develop and implement high quality, insightful reporting, and robust forecasting.Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with UK GAAP or IFRS.Lead the annual budgeting process, working with department heads to set financial targets and goals.Overseeing tax planning initiatives and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.Oversee audits, including liaising with auditors and ensuring audit recommendations are addressed.Collaborate with the managers of the financial control and operations functions to ensure finance team members have the relevant training and resources to deliver the work required, and that key processes are documented.Have a proven track record of leading a finance function or team, and accounts production within a complex group or regulated business environment.Be an excellent communicator with a track record of building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, investors, financial institutions, HMRC and Auditors and Advisors.Be a fully qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with significant post qualification experience. Preference is practice trained with a strong technical process and controls background. Have strong working knowledge of statutory accounting and tax legislation results.

Financial Planning and Analysis:· Work with the finance team and the Finance Director to develop and oversee financial processes to ensure accuracy, integrity, and transparency of financial reporting.· Provide insightful analysis of financial performance, identifying trends, opportunities, and risks. Ensure the monthly management accounts are accurately provided in line with the company deadline.· Collaborate with department heads to ensure the outputs from the Finance department align with the requirements of each division, and overall company objectives.Financial Reporting and Compliance:· Ensure the finance department prepare timely and accurate financial statements in compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.· Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and reporting requirements.· Ensure proper internal controls are in place to safeguard company assets and maintain financial integrity.· Coordinate and manage the external audit process, liaising with auditors and ensuring timely resolution of any audit findings.· Sign off the UK Payroll and support the Global Payroll Manager as required.Tax Planning and Compliance:· In collaboration with the team, ensure compliance with all group returns and tax filing deadlines around the various countries we operate, working with local Finance Team members.· Coordinate with external tax advisors and authorities on tax planning, reporting, and audits.Stakeholder Relations:· Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, board members, investors, lenders, and regulatory authorities.· Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing financial insights, recommendations, and strategic guidance to support decision-making and drive performance.· Represent the finance function in meetings, presentations, and negotiations to articulate the group's financial position, strategies, and goals effectively.Team Leadership and Development:· Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals across Credit Control, Accounts Payable, Management Accounts, Payroll, Taxation, Financial Planning & Analysis, and our global teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.· Provide guidance and support to team members, empowering them to achieve their full potential and contribute to the success of the organisation.Strong Technical Knowledge: You will hold an ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or similar qualification, partnered with experience in a similar role, of a similar sized multi-national organisation. Financial Acumen: A deep understanding of financial principles, including financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.Leadership: Ability to lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Experience of leading and working with a multi-national team. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex financial information to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, including the board.

Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual group reportsCollaborate with various teams to ensure consistency in financial dataOversee the financial closing process and ensure deadlines are metEnsure compliance with internal and external accounting standardsParticipate in the development of financial systems and processesLiaise with auditors and manage audit processesAssist with ad-hoc reporting and analysis projectsA successful Group Reporting Specialist should have:Professional certification such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMAProven experience in a similar role within the insurance industryExcellent knowledge of complex reporting standards (IFRS 17 ideal, but not essential)Strong analytical skills and attention to detailProficiency in using financial software and MS Office SuiteExceptional communication and teamwork abilities