Hutchison Ports have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join the team.
Location: The Port of Felixstowe, Suffolk (IP11 3SY)
Salary: £60,304 to £70,722 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
About Us:
Hutchison Ports is the world's leading port network with over 30,000 employees, operating ports and terminals across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Australasia.
The Port of Felixstowe is Britain’s biggest and busiest container port, and one of the largest in Europe. Its excellent rail and road links connect the port to distribution hubs in the Midlands and elsewhere in the UK, playing a pivotal role in UK trade and providing benefits to customers, the community, and the industry.
Financial Accountant - The Role:
This role requires a high level of expertise and people management skills. The Financial Accountant will review and prepare annual statutory accounts, advise on accounting treatments, and support corporate tax and VAT compliance, including direct and indirect tax matters.
Financial Accountant - Responsibilities:
* Review and prepare the annual statutory accounts
* Review accounting policies and procedures for compliance with government and international regulations
* Manage financial consolidation of the group using the HWL HARP system
* Perform internal audit procedures to ensure compliance with HPH policies
* Prepare the group’s annual corporation tax returns
* Ensure tax provisions in financial statements are accurate and comply with legislation
Financial Accountant - You:
* Passed finalist of professional accounting bodies such as ACCA, ACMA, or ACA
* Advanced Excel skills
* At least 4 years of experience in financial accounting
* Strong planning, analytical, communication, and organizational skills in a business finance environment
* Expert knowledge of International Accounting Standards
* Expert knowledge of direct and indirect taxes
* Desirable: working towards a Chartered Tax Advisor qualification or equivalent
* Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including consultants and regulatory bodies
Financial Accountant - Benefits:
* 24 Days Annual Leave
* Generous Pension Contribution & Life Cover
* Private Healthcare
* Exclusive Mobile Discounts
* Discretionary Bonus
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Long Service Awards
* Diversity & Inclusion Working Groups (Women’s Network, PRIDE, Well-being)
* Employer Supported Volunteering
Hutchison Ports UK can sponsor skilled worker visas where roles meet UK government requirements.
We offer a supportive community environment and are proud to have recently achieved Chartered status by Women In Maritime. We provide leadership, mentoring, and role-specific training, including our Women’s Network.
Application process:
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