Financial Accountant

Pernod Ricard; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global wines and spirits company is seeking a Financial Accountant for a 9-month fixed-term contract. This role, based in London-Chiswick, focuses on credit control and financial accounting, requiring expertise in accounts receivable. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals, and experience with ERP software. This position allows for a hybrid working approach, blending home and office work. Competitive benefits including private medical insurance and lifestyle options offered.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

28 days annual holiday

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Expertise in accounts receivable and credit controls.
• Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
• Methodical and detail-oriented working approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash allocation daily and collections from accounts.
• Handle customer queries and develop relationships.
• Perform monthly closing processes and VAT returns.

Skills

Cash collections

Credit control

Excel

ERP software experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Part qualified ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Financial Accountant - 9 Month Fixed Term Contract

with Accounts receivables / credit controls focus

Your Manager : Finance manager

Team : Financial Control

Location : London-Chiswick. We operate a hybrid working approach which allows you to manage your time between home and office.

Be part of something big

We are Pernod Ricard a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19000 employees globally. We own 16 of the worlds top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries including : Absolut vodka Ballantines Chivas Regal Royal Salute and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies Jameson Irish whiskey Martell cognac Havana Club rum Beefeater Malfy and Monkey 47 gins Malibu liqueur Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes as well Jacobs Creek Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines.

Here in the UK

In the UK Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses :

• Pernod Ricard UK which markets sells and distributes our products in the UK market
• Chivas Brothers the largest brand company in the Group responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio
• Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail the global and EMEA home of the groups duty free air travel and cruises business.
• The Absolut Group the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London.

Financial Accountant - 9 Month Fixed Term Contact

Your new team

This position sits in our Global Travel Retail business. Global Travel Retail is one of the Groups largest markets bringing Pernod Ricard brands to life in the exciting and innovative Travel Retail channel which includes duty-free cruise ships & border shops around the globe. With a global footprint across more than 20 locations and over 30 nationalities our working culture celebrates inclusion and diversity. Our team is united by our shared passion for travel and our shared belief in its transformative power. Travel to the heart of our exciting business with our @pernodricardtravel Instagram page showcasing our latest projects and innovations around the globe.

As an accountant with good expertise in Accounts Receivable you will be part of our Financial Accounting team. Our mission is to manage and prepare the Companys financial and accounting affairs including the preparation and presentation of business accounts and the provision of financial information for managers providing financial visibility and supporting decision-making.

Your unique contribution

You will have 2 main areas of responsibility :

Credit control :

• Cash allocation daily matching and collections (AR ledger accounts). Aging and overdue reporting
• Customer queries handle all questions from customers develop a relationship with accounts payable staff of key customers and liaise with our operations department to resolve queries as soon as possible
• Credit limit reviews customer credit limits should be maintained and periodically reviewed.
• DSO calculation and other AR KPIs
• Cash flow forecasting
• Team player assist and support the Financial Accounting team where required

Financial accounting :

• Perform monthly closing process
• VAT returns in different countries and advise on VAT on invoices
• Support accounting team to continue improving and streamlining processes

Who youll be working with

Internally youll work with Finance and non-finance departments across affiliates

Financial Accountant - 9 Month Fixed Term Contact

Your blend of talent

This position could be right for you if you have :

• A bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent ( part qualified ACCA or equivalent is desirable)
• Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals
• Good experience in Cash collections & Credit control.
• Strong knowledge and palatability for Excel
• Have experience in using ERPs (e.g. running queries posting cash receipts posting journals closing ledgers bank reconciliations) ideally Oracle JD Edwards and SAP.

This position could be right for you if you are :

• Methodical and detail oriented
• Autonomous and proactive
• Curious and enthusiastic
• A team player

Our mix of benefits

For your health we offer private medical insurance critical illness cover and an optional healthcare cash plan and dental insurance.

Our lifestyle benefits options include 28 days annual holiday your employee pension share incentive plan family care season ticket loans free mortgage advice payroll giving and more!

You can access lots of gifts & discounts including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.

We have regular events in our very own office bar employee-run networks a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.

Conviviality : the Pernod Ricard Way

We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality ! Its our way of being and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.

Were committed to conviviality and with this youll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. Youll be Empowered to Perform supported to succeed and acknowledged for the value you bring.

We combine all this with our Commitment to Care : we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on Sustainability and Responsibility (S&R).

Were committed to diversity and inclusion

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as Créateurs de Convivialité .

We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply our teams we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture an environment where we can truly be ourselves.

We will assess your application for this role based on your skills experiences and achievements not your gender age ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.

Similarly if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or e accommodations or support to complete our application process please let us know.

Responsible drinking

As Créateurs de convivialité we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.

In our culture we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore all are welcome at Pernod Ricard regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.

In our business we work together with industry members civil society governments local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking.

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Key Skills

SRP systems,Financial Statement Preparation,Accounting Software,Hyperion,Financial Report Writing,GAAP,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Regulatory Reporting,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Financial Analysis

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1