Assistant Accountant in Harlow

You might not know it, but every time you go grocery shopping, chances are you are using at least one of HL’s products.

HL is a global leader in in-store merchandising and communication, helping customers to create a better shopping experience around the world.

Founded in 1954, HL today is present in more than 70 countries and solutions can be found in 330,000 stores, supporting customers to grow sales, inspire shoppers, drive automation, and reduce waste.

We have a passion and a strong track record of developing our people within their roles, and through exposure to the different markets and functions across our business.

We're looking for a proactive and driven Financial Accountant to join our finance team in Harlow, Essex.

In this varied role, you'll play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting month-end and year-end processes, assisting with statutory reporting and audits, and contributing to a range of finance projects.

You'll work closely with the Financial Controller and wider business, gaining valuable exposure across multiple areas while continuing to develop your technical and professional skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is AAT Level 4 qualified and either about to begin or already studying towards ACCA or CIMA, with solid accounting experience and a genuine desire to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks during month-end and year-end close processes
• Monthly reporting and accompanying BS reconciliations
• Support the annual budget process
• Assist in the statutory Audits
• Assist Financial Controller in the preparation of Statutory Accounts and Tax Packs computations
• Support the finance leadership on accounting and customer projects as they arise
• VAT Returns
• Maintenance of Fixed Asset register
• ONS submissions
• Lease administration
• Other adhoc tasks

So, who are you?

We employ people from all walks of life and with a wide range of work experiences. To succeed in this role, we are looking for the following skills and experience:

• Driven and curious person wanting to learn and develop their skills and experience
• Proven work experience as a Financial / Management Accountant or similar role
• Solid knowledge of accounting rules and regulations as well as in-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures
• Strong MS Excel skills, as well as confident user of Outlook and Word
• Experience with MS query preferable
• Power BI experience preferable
• Exposure to ERP system with integrated stock ledger
• Excellent attention to detail
• Time-management abilities
• Confidentiality
• AAT Level 4 qualified and about to start or actively studying for ACCA/CIMA
• Commuting distance to Harlow, Essex as this is an office based role.

What We Offer

• Work in a business with global scale – where people are empowered to make decisions locally.
• Grow with a company which has big ambitions – both for the business and our employees.
• Help us improve the shopping experience and drive sustainability in retail.
• Competitive salary and benefits and a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Full study support – Tuition and exam fees paid, 1 day study leave per exam and time / flexibility to sit exams at a time and location that suits the employee.
• 1 day per week hybrid working on successful completion of probation.

Want to know a little more about us?

HL Display has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden.

We have sales offices in 23 countries, covering 39 markets, and distribution partners covering the remaining markets globally.

Our production facilities are located in Sweden, Poland, UK, Germany and China and handle a variety of industrial processes, including plastics and metal fabrication, printing and assembly.

Our three key customer segments are retail food, branded goods suppliers and non-food retail.

We are deeply committed to our behaviours

• taking ownership;
• acting with speed; and
• working as one team

With these values, and our great people, we are proud to be on track to delivering on our ambitious growth plans.

The company has over 1,400 employees and net sales of 3,000 MSEK. HL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the listed Swedish Business Group Ratos.

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