Internal Controls Accountant

Role: Internal Controls Accountant

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based

Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary: £50,000+ (Circa)

About the Role…

Our Finance team is expanding, and we have an exciting new opportunity available for an Internal Controls Accountant to join EG Group! As part of the ‘Finance Process & Controls’ team, you will play a key part in helping EG Group to bring control, quality, standardisation, and improved ways of working.

Having grown rapidly in recent years, largely through a series of acquisitions, EG Group has inherited several different processes and systems from its acquired companies. The Internal Controls Accountant will play a vital role in measuring the performance of Finance Controls to ensure processes and controls follow set monthly cycles.

Reporting into the Head of Finance Process and Controls, you will be part of a team made up of circa 8 colleagues and will work alongside the existing BAU team members in management accounts and the shared services transactional team to understand pain points and create solutions that can be maintained long term.

If you are an experienced individual with a passion for improving processes and controls, this is the perfect opportunity to join a leading global company that can provide you with the exposure and progression in you career you may be looking for!

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive document reviews to ensure Internal Controls are followed in accordance with company established guidelines, policies & procedures
Conduct workshops to increase the level of awareness across the organization
Maintain a database for Internal Control recommendations and change management
Conduct periodical control assessments and monitor other departments self-assessment
Assure operating risks are mitigated and report deficient or ineffective controls
Manage, review, and maintain corporate control documents
Oversee the development of the Management Guide and Operational Manuals
Support implementation of risk controls for ensuring compliance with policies and procedures

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.

Candidate Requirements

Experience and knowledge of Financial Controls
Ability to produce high quality Data Management documents
Proficient is all Microsoft Packages
Experience operating in a relatively complex business
Inventive and pro-active mind-set to independently identify and resolve data related issues
Chartered Accountant (Desirable)
Experience with SAP S4 Hana (Desirable)
Power BI experience (Desirable)

Benefits & Rewards

Performance Based Bonus Scheme
Employee Life Assurance
EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
ASDA Discount Card – 10% off all ASDA stores
EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
Smart Health – 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
Learning & Development – access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
ACCA Approved Employer
Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
Free Secure Car Parking
Dress Down Fridays
Flexi-Time
Prayer and Ablution Facilities
Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
Work Anniversary Rewards
Free Eye Test

Who are EG Group?

United Kingdom-based EG Group is a leading independent convenience retailer, which has established partnerships with global brands such as Starbucks, Cinnabon, KFC, Subway, Greggs, SPAR, and Burger King, as well as a focused portfolio of proprietary brands. The business has an established pedigree of delivering an excellent Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel proposition in all the markets in which it operates and currently employs more than 50,000 colleagues working in over 6,600 sites across the UK&I, Europe, USA and Australia. The group has enjoyed significant growth, with 2022 revenues exceeding $30.6bn as well as serving over one billion customers annually.

Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.