Responsibilities
* Oversee activities of Finance Assistant - assist them and provide holiday cover for transaction processing, payments, and month-end tasks.
* Approve intercompany sales invoices raised (check VAT, currency, support) and reconcile invoiced amounts to budget HO recharges schedules.
* Monthly reconciliation of certain group costs to annual policy costs such as professional indemnity and life assurance.
* Monthly analysis and commentary of P&L by department, region, hub, and project for review by department Directors. Variance analysis to include MoM, YoY, and versus budget/forecast.
* Monthly calculation of prepayments from P&L review and reconciliation of schedule to closing balance in general ledger.
* Post monthly payroll expenses and reconcile control accounts for PAYE, pension, wages, and holiday pay. Ensure reconciling items are identified, investigated, and cleared promptly through liaison with People team. Payrolls in UK & ROI.
* Prepare invoices for flexible benefits recharges and reconcile control accounts. Liaise with Hub FCs to explain recharges and resolve queries. Coordinate with People team for invoice accuracy and processing.
* Maintain fixed asset register (FAR), calculate and post depreciation, and ensure lead schedules are produced and reconciled monthly to general ledger. Liaise with IT department for supplier invoices and FAR accuracy.
* Account for leases under IFRS16 - equipment and property.
* Monthly analysis and schedules for all intercompany loans in HO entities. Check all balances with counterparties and investigate discrepancies.
* Prepare new group loan agreements as needed, ensuring terms are implemented monthly (interest calculations and FX revaluations).
* Produce minutes for group dividends (once to twice annually) for all group entities.
* Support for group audit, including intercompany matrices.
* Prepare calculation of full-year HO recharges ('true up') including adjustments for shareholder costs, headcount movements, and up-to-date assumptions in line with group policy.
* Reconcile intercompany P&L codes, revenue, COS, management services, dividends, and IT recharges, investigating and resolving differences.
* Reconcile intercompany accruals, investigating and resolving differences.
* Perform monthly logic checks on gross margins from trade with subsidiaries (XAL, XAIL).
* Prepare intercompany elimination journal monthly and perform associated checks.
* Complete other reporting tasks and projects as defined by group finance managers.
Key Requirements
* Professional accounting qualification.
* High-class degree and strong academic record.
* Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in a large organization.
* Transaction processing and reconciliation experience (AP, AR, payments, intercompany).
* Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel.
Additional Requirements
* Ability to coach and develop junior team members.
* Excellent communication skills to build relationships with internal stakeholders and resolve differences.
* Proactive with enthusiasm to learn and develop internal procedures.
* Outstanding attention to detail and presentation of work.
* Proven ability to meet deadlines and operate in a fast-moving environment.
Model
Hybrid
Salary
Competitive
Benefits
* Company Pension Scheme
* 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
* Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
* Option to buy up to 5 days of annual leave, max 30 days/year
* Business closure over Christmas
* Life Assurance x4 annual salary
* Enhanced family leave policies
* Enhanced company Sick Pay
* Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential
* Corporate Discounts Platform
* Flexible Benefits platform for insurances such as PMI, Critical Illness, Cash plan, Cycle to work, Eye care, Dental (dependent on seniority and self-funded at corporate rates)
*Subject to exceptions and business needs
Job ID VN1337
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