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Financial Accountant

Michael Page Finance
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Greenford, Greater London UB6 8BL

Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • We are seeking a diligent Financial Accountant with a strong background in financial management and reporting.
  • The ideal candidate should have previous experience in a similar role, preferably in the Retail or FMCG sector.
  • This position offers an attractive salary ranging from £35,000 to £40,000 per annum, plus a 10% bonus.
  • The company is well-established in the FMCG industry, known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability.
  • This role provides an excellent opportunity for personal growth and career advancement in a supportive work environment.

We are looking for a diligent Financial Accountant who is proficient in all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. The successful candidate will play a key role in our Accounting & Finance Department in the FMCG industry.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established player within the FMCG industry. They are a medium-sized organisation with a strong international presence, renowned for their high-quality consumer goods. The company values innovation and sustainability, constantly striving to create products that improve the lives of consumers around the globe.

Description

Partner with the UK Finance Manager to:

* Lead the overheads forecasting, budgeting, cost tracking & reporting process

* Provide regular & ad hoc analysis on overhead spends to key stakeholders

* Drive & provide financial support on all overhead related projects

* Continually look for and challenge ways of reducing overhead cost

* Ensure all Supply co accounting & reporting is timely, complete &accurate

* Review and follow up on relevant monthly balance sheet reconciliation

* Work with tax and other finance teams to ensure tax and other financial reporting is timely and accurate

* Work with Shared Service Center and business stakeholders to ensure appropriate process are being followed and KPIs achieved for all SSC work associated with your areas of responsibility

* Deliver on Internal Audit requirements, finance projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and other ad hoc work on a need basis

* Support the UK Finance Director

Profile

* Strong SAP experience (or similar system)

* Strong Excel skills

* Able to build positive working relationships with stakeholders from across the business

* Able to clearly communicate financial information to non-financial people

* Be a confident communicator

* A process driven and continuous improvement mindset

* A desire to take responsibility and ownership and make a difference

* Flexibility to take on different activities as and when the need arises

* Similar role previous experience advantageous (preferably in Retail or FMCG)

Job Offer

  • An attractive salary ranging from £35,00 to £40,000 per annum with a 10% bonus on top.
  • Generous holiday leave.
  • Opportunity to work in a company that values innovation and sustainability.
  • Exposure to the dynamic FMCG industry.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.

We encourage all qualified candidates who are ready to make a significant impact in the FMCG industry to apply for this Financial Accountant role. This is an excellent opportunity for personal growth and career advancement.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.