Job Purpose
Reporting to the Assistant Financial Controller, this role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance across the Group. Your primary responsibilities include month-end and year-end close processes, balance sheet control, preparation of VAT and overseas tax returns, assisting in statutory accounts preparation, and the year-end audit process.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure that all balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and on time, and are reviewed on a timely basis as appropriate.
* Prepare month-end journals and assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts.
* Preparation of quarterly UK VAT returns and overseas sales tax returns, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
* Assist in the preparation of year-end UK statutory accounts in accordance with applicable accounting standards
* Support the finance team in the Group and overseas year-end audit process by preparing year-end schedules, reconciliations and supporting audit deliverables.
* Assisting the Finance team with the Global corporate tax reporting, compliance and accounting.
* Supporting weekly cashflow forecasting, treasury management, and other key month-end tasks.
Key Skills
* Proven experience in financial accounting and month-end close activities.
* Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills with attention to detail.
* Experience working with auditors and exposure to the statutory audit process.
* Fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or part qualified will be considered with significant relevant experience.
* Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and experience of drafting statutory accounts.
* Knowledge of UK VAT and corporation tax compliance.
* Demonstrable experience working in a global, multi-currency environment.
* Advanced proficiency MS Office, with exceptional Excel skills.
Attributes
* Strong desire to become involved in and gain an understanding of all aspects of financial operations.
* A proactive team player, who thrives under pressure and is able to meet strict deadlines.
* Possesses exceptional attention to detail and ability to work accurately with a strong compliance mindset.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and exceptional numeracy.
* Able to work well independently with a solution-focused approach.
* Adaptable and comfortable in an ever-changing environment, with the ability to contribute to the change process and add value to the finance team and wider business.
Key Stakeholders
* Reports to the Assistant Financial Controller.
* Finance Leadership Team.
* Global Department heads, and key management personnel.