Financial Accountant

Elior UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000

Job description

Step Into an Exciting Role as a Financial Accountant!

Join our vibrant and welcoming Finance team as a Financial Accountant, where you'll play a pivotal role in statutory reporting, taxation, and external audits. With recent growth fueling exciting projects like legal entity rationalisation, this is your chance to make an impact while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

In this role, you'll take ownership of producing statutory accounts for entities within the Elior UK Group and act as a key liaison for the monthly submission of statutory information to the Group Elior France consolidation team. Be part of something extraordinary - apply now and grow with us!

What you'll be doing:

1. Manage monthly statutory reporting, intercompany transactions, and coordinate the external audit process with Finance teams.
2. Support production of statutory accounts, monitor balance sheets, and identify risks and trends across Elior UK entities.
3. Report on Operating Working Capital variances and work with other functions to reduce balance sheet risk.
4. Maintain accounting knowledge, pursue a professional qualification, and review VAT returns.
5. Lead risk reviews, ensure compliance, and assist with corporation tax calculations.
6. Oversee legal entity rationalisation and support ad hoc financial accounting projects.

What can you bring?

1. Ideally worked with SAP.
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Knowledge of group accounting and intercompany transactions.
4. VAT technical knowledge desirable.
5. ACA/ACCA qualified +3 years PQE experience with strong technical accounting background.
6. Experience in producing statutory accounts, preferably consolidated accounting knowledge and IFRS.
7. Project Management skills.

Our way of saying thank you

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

1. FREE On-Site Lunches: Savor delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work.
2. Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours.
3. Holiday Allowance: Rest and relax with 33 days holiday.
4. 15% Annual Bonus: Earn up to 15% of your salary through our annual bonus scheme.
5. Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times.
6. Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes.
7. Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities.
8. Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally.
9. Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes.
10. Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme.

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

1. Workplaces & Office Space
2. Sporting Venues & Stadium
3. Attraction & Heritage Sites
4. Public Sector & Defence
5. Health, Care & Hospitals
6. Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 87% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality

At Elior, we're committed to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for all.

Ultimately, we believe it's our differences that make us stronger and enrich our work environment, which in turn makes Elior a great place to work!

By celebrating equality and diversity we've created a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work, where colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We're happy to help.

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Other details

1. Pay Type: Salary
2. Min Hiring Rate: £50,000.00
3. Max Hiring Rate: £55,000.00

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