Assistant Management Accountant - Austria

Bercen is now Aurorium™; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in materials innovation is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant in Liverpool. This full-time role focuses on Austria GAAP accounting and supports the Global Finance Organization. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, and fluency in German is beneficial. The position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• In-depth knowledge of business processes/management systems.
• Chemical manufacturing background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weekly cash flow forecasts.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Coordination of Austrian tax compliance.
• Prepare consolidated GAAP statements under UGB.

Skills

SAP FI/SD/MM competence

Advanced Excel skills (V-lookups/Pivot Tables)

Results oriented

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or Business

CPA preferred

Job description

Vacancy Name: Assistant Management Accountant - Austria
Vacancy No: VN424
Department: Finance
Location: Liverpool
Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions.

Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and paper & packaging. A Responsible Care® company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company’s global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.

Description

The Assistant Management Accountant position has a focus on Austria GAAP accounting, month end, Accounts receivables, cash forecasting, as well as local regulatory obligations. The role provides support for the Global Finance Organization of Aurorium. This role is reporting to the European Finance Manager.

This Liverpool-based role would benefit greatly from candidates with fluency in German.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Weekly cash flow forecasts
• Daily cash management
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Preparation of all legally required mandatory reports to various authorities (e.g. Sales tax return, ZM, excise tax reports)
• Representation of accounts payable in exceptional cases
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports to global and local recipients.
• Prepare consolidated GAAP statements as well as statutory statements under UGB and working closely with the appointed auditors to ensure a smooth and timely submission of financials.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports to global and local recipients.
• Ensure that all statutory reporting requirements are met within the timetable.
• To support the preparation of the annual company budget package.
• Serve as the point person for all questions/requests/report preparation during internal and external audit processes.
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts with the team working closely with the appointed auditors to ensure a smooth and timely submission of financials.
• Manage relationships with local authorities and banks, ensuring all requests and deadlines are met efficiently, maintaining a strong relationship.
• Assist with your team balance sheet accounts and supporting documentation, communicating with site controllers and Finance Manager on unusual fluctuations.
• Adhere to internal audit procedures for the Austrian business.
• Coordination of Austrian tax compliance
• Support Finance Manager in times of absence
• Support inventory provisioning and stock count deviations, support stock count processes.
• Provide ad hoc support to the European finance team.
• To undertake other duties as may be required.
• As part of the European finance team, support the development of systems and processes driving automation and efficient use of system tools available.

Compliance

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Problem Solving and Innovation

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities
• Participates in problem-solving
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• SAP FI/SD/MM competence
• Advanced Excel skills (V-lookups/Pivot Tables) and the ability to operate, develop, implement and improve IT systems
• Management/financial accounting skills
• In‑depth knowledge of business processes/management systems
• Able to business partner with the Site Manager
• Results oriented; sets aggressive goals for self and team
• Previous plant operations experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver against tight schedules
• Embodies the core values of Aurorium:
  • Credible: keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
  • Outcome-oriented: adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
  • Driven: passionate about delivering authentic, world‑class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
  • Empowered accountability: empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standard

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or Business or equivalent
• CPA preferred
• 3 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably in the manufacturing industry.

Experience (industry and job specific)

• Ideally will possess a minimum of 3 years’ accounting experience preferably gained within industry/manufacturing environment.
• Chemical manufacturing background preferred