About the Company
We are delighted to be working in partnership with our client a leading global organisation with offices across EMEA and HQ in USA.
About the Role
As the Accountant, our client is looking for an ambitious, forward-thinking individual to join the European Team. The role is based on our client’s site and is supporting the Financial Controller to ensure compliance in all financial systems and help drive financial reporting and control across multiple UK legal entities.
Responsibilities
* Month end corporate reporting within strict deadlines for UK entities
* Accounts payable, banking, receivables GL accounting daily tasks
* Key point of contact and liaison with EMEA Shared Service Centre
* Support month end closing of ledgers of entities not supported by EMEA SSC
* Support statutory accounts preparation in accordance with accounting standards
* Preparation of monthly business forecasts and providing variance analysis actual v budget v forecast
* VAT return preparation and submission to HMRC
* Developing and continuous improvement of internal financial controls
* Oversee and monitor compliance re. international trade (e.g. export control documentation)
* Work closely with UK Tax Manager in preparation of Corporation Tax packs and transfer pricing matters
* Point of contact for technical accounting matters with up-to-date knowledge of new accounting standards (US GAAP)
* Support the Financial Controller with ad hoc reporting and projects as required
* Consult with EMEA Regional finance teams, Global Finance, Tax, Treasury and External Auditors
* The desire to drive change and make improvements across the estates processes, procedures, and systems
Qualifications
Ideally a Qualified/Finalist Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with industry experience as a Financial Accountant.
Required Skills
* Strong accounting knowledge including statutory and consolidated reporting (US GAAP an advantage)
* A keen eye for detail coupled with strong analytical skills
* A confident communicator able to liaise at all levels
* Excel skills and experience of an ERP System
* Strong technical accounting skills on entity and divisional level IFRS or US-GAAP
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our client is committed to diversity and inclusivity.