Financial Accountant

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Partnered with a multi-national company based in Hemel Hempsetad, we are hiring for a Financial Accountant on a full time permanent basis. A hybrid working arrangement is offered with the opportunity to work from home 2-3 days per week.

As the Financial Accountant for EMEA, you will be a key partner to the Finance Manager EMEA, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of financial reporting and tax compliance. Your role will be integral in streamlining month-end and year-end closing processes while actively identifying opportunities to improve the efficiency of the finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Month-End Closing: Play an essential role in delivering month-end closing and financial reporting.
2. Holding Company Reporting: Oversee the financial results reporting and closing for the holding company.
3. Technical Accounting: Manage the accounting processes for reporting on sales allowances, inventory, and IFRS 16 leases.
4. Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports, update accounting policies, and contribute to the production of annual statutory accounts. Work closely with external auditors for seamless audits.
5. Internal Audit: Assist with internal audits across subsidiaries, identifying and implementing business process improvements.
6. Tax Compliance: Support tax compliance activities, including preparing monthly VAT returns for the UK and the Netherlands, providing analysis for corporation tax computations, and handling transfer pricing, PAYE settlements, and Country-by-Country reporting.
7. Other Compliance: Ensure adherence to banking, Companies House submissions, and ONS reporting requirements.
8. Team Support: Provide comprehensive support to the Finance Manager EMEA, ensuring smooth and efficient financial operations.

To be considered for this role, it's essential you are either an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with post qualification experience. You must have a strong knowledge and understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP. Strong Excel and analytical skills are essential. Previous experience in a similar FMCG multi-national industry trading across EMEA is preferred but not essential.

If you feel you have the skills, experience and qualifications required for this role, click apply now! Please note, you must have the full right to work in the UK to be considered.