Frasers Group are currently looking for an Assistant Accountant to join us at our Head Office in Shirebrook. We started as a small store in Maidenhead in 1982 and from there, grew to become a global powerhouse. We believe the higher the risk, the greater the reward. We’ve never been afraid to strive forward and change the way the industry operates, diversifying our portfolio and elevating stores. We’re not sitting back – there’s no room for hesitation. As a PLC with a £4bl turn over, this opportunity to grow your career in a fast paced and dynamic environment is one for the bold. 

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts- working with Group Accountants, Management Accountants and External Auditors
• Using CCH software to prepare subsidiary statutory financial statements
• Keeping the Group’s company database (approx. 500 companies) up to date
• Oversee submission process to Companies House Group financial statements (IFRS):
• Analysis of key areas of the Group accounts, including: IFRS 9 fair value of hedge accounting and equity investments, IFRS 16 Lease accounting, Impairment reviews of subsidiary investments/receivable balances, Goodwill & Intangibles
• Assisting with integration of new consolidation software and completion of the Group Consolidation file
• Owning the data gathering for key parts of the Annual Report
• Assist with preparation of Corporation Tax returns
• Assisting with iXBRL tagging

• Part qualified with at least 2 years experience in a finance function
• Experience preparing management accounts
• Month end experience 
• Good knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS
• Able to manage and prioritise a busy workload
• Looking to grow a career with a global commercial business
• Highly motivated and able to meet deadlines
• Able to work independently but also enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment

An opportunity like this at Frasers Group is for the fearless. The potential is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits and take the team with you
• Own it and back it
• Not hesitate and act with purpose
• Be commercial and customer-focused.