Financial Accountant - Rotheram Carrington Recruitment Group : Job Details

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity within Financial Accounting? We are delighted to be working with our client, one of the largest providers in the world in their industry, based in the Shropshire location. We are searching for a fully qualified Financial Accountant who is able to influence, communicate, challenge and motivate at all levels, maintaining effective relationships across the business. You must have a pragmatic approach to problem solving and the ability to create and deliver innovative financial solutions. If you are driven to developing and delivering a financial accounting process, compliant with SOX, and have the ability to continually demonstrate commitment against key responsibilities then get in touch.

• Reporting to the Financial Controller you will be responsible for the integrity of the financial information and ensuring compliance with SOX and UK GAAP
• Prepare monthly management accounts, review of sales report with commentary to the directors and senior managers
• Oversee the year end statutory accounts preparation for external audit
• Monthly balance sheet accounting & reconciliations across two sites
• Support the business with regards to new finance agreements, including management of finance, operating lease and liabilities, regular liaison with European Group Finance Team
• Continuous improvement around financial controls to ensure 100% compliance and zero audit issues within the SOX compliance framework.
• Support the annual budgeting process.
• Maintain the PO process including setting up new customers and suppliers within SAP
• Assist, as required, the Financial Controller and FP&A Manager with reporting and projects
• Cashflow forecasting to Finance Director and Group Finance team across 2 sites
• Prepare regular SOX reports including monthly SAP master data changes, weekly SAP reconciliation
• Oversee all aspects of the UK and EU VAT reporting process.
• Responsible for the completion of other HM Revenue and Customs returns and payments as required.
• Responsible for the initial preparation of Corporation tax return prior to advisers review
• Responsible for completion and submission of government issued forms such as Office for National Statistics, Payment Practices reporting returns as required.
• Finance lead on payroll and benefits compliance legislation.

• Ideally ACCA or ACA Qualified, or an accountant with comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting within a larger business
• Excellent Excel & analytical skills, SAP experience advantageous or experience using larger ERP system
• Strong communicator ability to liase with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure at busy periods to ensure deadlines are achieved

Whats on Offer

• £45,000 to £55, 000 per annum, plus 8% bonus
• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Progression and exposure in many areas of finance
• Must have own car may need to travel to other sites sporadically if required
• Pension 5% to 8% employer contribution
• Working hours are 37.5 / week. Typically 9am to 5.30pm with one hour for lunch, but flexible
• Hybrid working