Reporting Accountant

• Who we are looking for: A qualified or part-qualified accountant with demonstrable industry experience, with previous exposure to a multi-company/multi-currency group.
  A hands-on team player with the ability to innovate and commercialise the finance function.
• The purpose of this role: Responsible for maintaining robust and auditable financial processes, to deliver accurate financial reporting to key stakeholders for an operation and legal entity of MPB.
• Where you’ll work: This role will be based in our Brighton office 2 days per week, 3 days at home.

Day to day this role will include

• Ownership of P&L, Balance Sheet & Cashflow for a legal entity, including all inventory and margin processes.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the operations within your entity, to add insight to the management accounts and ensure this is reflected accurately and completely in the financial results.

• Assist with management account preparation and reporting for key internal and external stakeholders.

• Management information reporting requirements of the entity, including KPIs and unit economics.

• Provide leadership, coaching and development of Finance Assistant.

• VAT/Indirect Tax returns and other submissions to Tax Authorities.

• Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations ensuring timely communication of any risks and opportunities to senior management.

• Assist with all aspects of year-end consolidated accounts and audit preparation at group (IFRS) level.

About you

• ACA/ACCA/AAT/CIMA qualified/part-qualified with demonstrable finance experience in industry.

• Experience gained in a multi-company, multi-currency group (e.g. in a group with a US or/and German subsidiary).

• Management experience would be beneficial but not essential.

• ERP experience – Netsuite/Oracle/SAP or other major ERP.

• Competent Excel skills.

• Internal stakeholder management experience.

• Ability to adapt and prioritise; you enjoy working independently as well as part of a team.

• Proactive and motivated self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

• Commercial awareness in a finance environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
4% employer contributory pension scheme.
Private healthcare.
Access to EAP with a range of employee discounts.
Buzzing social calendar.
Dog-friendly workplace.
Bespoke Learning Management System – the MPB ‘Learning Lab’ with access to thousands of free courses to upskill in any areas you’d like; whether personally or professionally.
2 volunteer days for charity which aligns with MPB values.

About MPB

We are MPB, the largest global platform for used photography and videography equipment. Our platform transforms the way that people buy, sell and trade in photo and video kit. MPB is a destination for everyone, whether you’ve just discovered your passion for visual storytelling or you’re already a pro.

We recognise the benefit of inclusive practices to better build a diverse community here at MPB. Our commitment to ensuring inclusion fuels and connects us as one with the diverse community of visual storytellers that we serve.

MPB customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of family makeup, race, sexuality, religion, gender identity, disability or age. At MPB, every employee has the opportunity to make an impact and grow.

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