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What is the role?
Howden is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our growing and dynamic business.
This position sits within our Group Finance team and will support a range of month-end activities, with particular responsibility for reporting on Group capital expenditure. The role will also play a key part in improving the Group's month-end close process. You'll work closely with finance teams across our subsidiaries (both in the UK and internationally), the Howden Group finance team, central departments, and the Howden Group Shared Service Centre.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, be confident working with data, and possess excellent written and verbal communication abilities. A key aspect of the role is the ability to manage and prioritise competing demands effectively.
Please note: this is an 18-month fixed-term contract, following a hybrid working pattern with three days per week in our Central London office.
What is the role?
Manage the Group's capital expenditure budget and forecast reporting.
Support monthly accounting and reporting for central investment projects.
Monitor and analyse intercompany balances.
Track central cash balances.
Reconcile corporation tax and VAT balances, and liaise with our tax provider.
Prepare content for monthly management accounts and Board reports.
Assist with other monthly and ad hoc finance activities.
Prepare central function budgets and report monthly performance against budget.
Prepare and/or review balance sheet reconciliations.
Oversee the internal recharges process for the DUAL Group.
Delegate tasks to and support the offshore Shared Service Centre team.
What are we looking for?
Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) - ideal for someone looking for their first move out of practice.
Audit background preferred.
Strong technical accounting knowledge, with a good understanding of FRS 102 and IFRS.
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities.
Highly numerate and confident working with data; quick to pick up new systems and processes.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and able to find practical solutions when time or information is limited.