NLB Solutions are currently working alongside a global company based near Hemel Hempstead who are recruiting for a Financial Accountant. The successful candidate will report to the EMEA Finance Manager and ensure financial reporting and tax compliance are completed accurately and timely. You will contribute to smooth month-end and year-end closing processes and actively seek improvements to the overall efficiency of the finance department.
The role will require someone who has at least 2 years post qualification experience in a commercial role as an Analyst/Accountant or similar role. In return the company will offer a competitive salary/benefits package and hybrid working.
Duties:
- Month-end Closing - one of the key members to deliver month end closing and reporting
- Holding company - Responsible for closing and reporting the financial results for the holding company
- Technical Accounting - Responsible for the accounting and maintenance of processes to effectively report on sales allowances, stock and IFRS 16 leases
- Financial Reporting - Producing financial reports and updating accounting policies, including but not limited to production of annual statutory accounts and collaborating with external auditors
- Internal Audit - Assisting the internal audit of subsidiaries and providing business process improvements
- Tax compliance - Involved in tax compliance, including but not limited to preparing monthly
- VAT returns in the UK and the Netherlands, providing analysis for corporation tax computations, considering transfer pricing implications, PAYE settlements and Country by Country reporting
- Other compliance - Supporting compliance for banking, Companies House submissions etc
Person Spec:
- ACA/ACCA qualified with post qualification experience
- Have a solid knowledge and understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP
- Strong Excel and analytical skills are paramount
- Excellent communication skills being able to explain accounting concepts and procedures to the wider business
- Self-motivated and ability to work independently as well as part of the team
- Previous experience in a similar FMCG multi-national industry trading across EMEA is preferred
- Experience of Oracle NetSuite ERP would be beneficial