About the Opportunity
ACCA Finalist or Qualified accountant required to support Financial Control UK Business Unit to ensure accurate accounting for month end Management Accounts, Balance Sheet control and compliance with UK statutory legislation.
Responsibilities
1. Update and reconcile UK and foreign bank recs, including investigating unreconciled amounts with the relevant people
2. Monthly reconciliation of Balance Sheet controls, including investigation and journal corrections
3. Weekly approval of sales invoicing including system maintenance where required
4. Lot management and review of profitability, including resolving queries and closing lots to ensure general ledger accuracy
5. Preparation of weekly intercompany reconciliations, including internal reporting and resolution of all queries on a timely basis
6. Maintain Fixed Asset register
7. Provide support to Management Accounts team to complete month end close process within 4 days of month end
8. Complete internal audit on a monthly basis in line with agreed policies and procedures
9. Prepare VAT returns for Group companies on a quarterly basis
10. Provide cover for preparation of monthly and weekly payroll
11. Assist with tax reporting requirements including but not limited to PSA, P11d, CIT, PPT, CDS
12. Assist with year end close process including preparation and review of statutory notes
13. Assist others within Finance as required including providing guidance to finance and non-finance staff to ensure compliance with regulatory and policy requirements
14. Ensure continuous improvement including documentation of all policies and procedures
Candidate Profile
Essential requirements:
15. Finalist or Qualified Accountant (ACCA preferable)
16. Pro-active and solutions focussed
17. Strong excel skills
18. Excellent communicator
19. ERP experience
20. Calm under pressure
Advantageous:
21. Produce experience
22. Global organisation experience
23. HMRC customs experience