Financial Accountant

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