Financial Accountant

About Sygna

Sygna is a fully independent, international leader in commissioning and technical project management. We specialise in delivering high-performance building solutions for data centres, commercial offices, gigafactories, pharmaceutical laboratories, and historic buildings. From project inception and commissioning to post-occupancy evaluation, we certify building services and technology systems, ensuring your design is delivered accurately, efficiently, and reliably.

December 2023 marked a significant milestone with the EMEA senior management team successfully completing a management buy-out (MBO) of Sygna (EMEA). Following the MBO, Sygna is experiencing record-breaking growth. Under the full ownership of our senior leadership team, we are committed to expanding our client relationships, delivering best-in-class commissioning services, and driving innovation in technical project management across global markets.

Why join Sygna?

Are you someone who takes pride in delivering outstanding results, possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and has an exceptional eye for detail? If so, we want YOU to be a part of our team.

Purpose Of The Role

To support the Finance manager in the delivery of accounting, reporting, controls and compliance for the Sygna EMEA region, specifically with:

• Accounts payable
• Fixed assets
• Expenses
• EU VAT returns
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Audit

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager with provision of information, analysis and reporting related to accounting transactions as required.
• Support the Finance Manager in driving the business to adhere to internal policies and control processes as they relate to finance.
• Lead the expenses process. Enforce adherence to policy, post expenses, overspend and fine deductions accounting entries.
• VAT returns – processing EU VAT returns, validate tax coding and reporting, ensure returns are paid prior to deadlines.
• Responsible for accounts payable, EU VAT and fixed assets and related balance sheet reconciliations, including but not limited to:

• Administration of sub-ledger master data for creditors.
• Own the aged creditors report, ensuring the treasury team application of entries accurately reflects creditors owed.
• Process creditor invoices and oversee the processing of car hire invoices.
• Own the adoption and roll out of the vendor capture programme in the ERP to improve efficiency in invoice processing.
• Raise purchase orders.
• Manage the credit card process.
• Support the implementation of the vendor portal.
• Own the fixed asset register; processing additions, disposals, scrapping, depreciation and periodic reviews of assets for obsolescence, and impairment.
• Inter-company reconciliations
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Act as primary owner for accounts email, including vendor and employee finance query management.

Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance team. PE company background an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of ERP and expense software, Microsoft Dynamics an advantage.
• AAT qualified, or part qualified ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent).
• Relevant experience for the responsibilities in the role.
• Solid experience in a multi-currency, multi-entity environment is a must.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Minimum academic qualification at degree level.
• Intermediate excel skills minimum.

Benefits Include But Are Not Limited To

• Competitive Salaries
• Pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Regular employee socials
• Business travel insurance
• 25 days annual leave each calendar year (pro-rated from start date) plus bank holidays. After 5 years of service this will increase to 30 days.
• Buy or Sell Annual Leave Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Exclusive discounts on a wide range of products and services, including gift cards from brands like Argos, B&Q, Costa, M&S, and Sainsbury's.
• Referral Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Interest Free Travel Loan

Our clients trust us to ensure the highest standards are delivered and we are looking for people who have a can-do attitude and share our enthusiasm for exceeding customer expectations. If that sounds like you then let’s talk. If this job is not quite right for you but you like Sygna as much as we do, then reach out to us too; We have ambitious plans, and you may be the perfect fit for the next stage of our adventure.

We offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate.

Note

The general responsibilities listed herein above are not exhaustive and as such additional duties, which are related to this position in the Company, may be added to the above list at the discretion of the EMEA Managing Director as and when it is deemed necessary. Similarly, as the company grows, there should be an expectation that job roles will be refined over time, to accommodate collaboration with new and existing colleagues. The schedule of delegated authority (SODA) applies to this role and shall always be adhered to without exception. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.