Financial Accountant

ROur client has been established for over 40 years and has become the largest and leading UK distributor of promotional workwear and leisure clothing. With a head office in North Wales and operations across Europe, the business offers a diverse range of products and operates within a fast-growing industry. Now employing over 500 staff and a turnover of £168m.

Due to further growth they have created a new role for an experienced Financial Accountant to manage the finance team and work closely with the Financial Controller.

Key areas of responsibility:

Financial reporting:

• Review of the monthly and annual accounts preparation across the Group
• Preparation of board reports and analysis to the monthly management accounts
• Authorisation of balance sheet reconciliations
• Monthly accounting reconciliations - control accounts/ intercompany accounts
• Analysing variances and working with budget holders to take mitigating action as necessary
• Preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and forecasts

Tax compliance:

• Ensure compliance with local/ European market financial laws, requirements, regulations and tax issues
• Tax planning and compliance in multi jurisdictions

Stakeholder relationships:

• Build and maintain relationships with bank, auditors, tax advisors and HMRC

Process improvement:

• Assist with the delivery and implementation of costs effective and efficient accounting and financial systems, policies and processes that meet the current and future business requirements of the business
• Challenge existing processes to develop and implement best practice
• Lead, coach and develop an engaged and motivated finance team

Qualifications / Experience required

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (either ACA, ACCA or ACMA)
• At least 3-5 years in a senior finance role
• Experience of working in a global corporation and across multi tax jurisdictions
• Ability to manage and lead a successful team
• High attention to detail
• Can understand complex technical accounting and taxation concepts
• Strong I.T. skills, in particular knowledge of the operation and administration of accounting systems

This in an onsite role, please do not apply if you do not live in a daily commutable distance to Deeside CH5 2UA

Hours are Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5pm and Friday 8.30am - 2.30pm

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday, these increase with service
• An additional day’s holiday for your birthday
• 2.30pm finish on Fridays
• Being able to purchase products at discount prices
• Free parking on-site
• Long service awards
• Reward & recognition
• Charity fundraising events
• Opportunity for Educational sponsorship
• Pension scheme
• Death in service scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Company loyalty scheme