Job Description
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.