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.

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

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