Financial Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team in Hemel Hempstead. This full-time role offers a blend of in-office and remote work, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. As a key partner to the Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance while streamlining processes for efficiency. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for a motivated individual looking to make a significant impact in the finance department.

Benefits

Private health and dental care

Life assurance

Up to 30 days holiday plus bank holiday

Annual bonus

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years industry experience in accounting.
• Experience with tax compliance and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end closing and financial reporting processes.
• Support tax compliance activities and prepare VAT returns.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Tax Compliance

IFRS 16 Leases

Internal Audit

Month-End Closing

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

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Partnered with a multi-national company based in Hemel Hempstead, we are hiring for a Financial Accountant on a full time permanent basis with a 50% remote working model offered.

As the Financial Accountant for EMEA, you will be a key partner to the Finance Manager EMEA, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of financial reporting and tax compliance. Your role will be integral in streamlining month-end and year-end closing processes while actively identifying opportunities to improve the efficiency of the finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Month-End Closing: Play an essential role in delivering month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Holding Company Reporting: Oversee the financial results reporting and closing for the holding company.
• Technical Accounting: Manage the accounting processes for reporting on sales allowances, inventory, and IFRS 16 leases.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports, update accounting policies, and contribute to the production of annual statutory accounts. Work closely with external auditors for seamless audits.
• Internal Audit: Assist with internal audits across subsidiaries, identifying and implementing business process improvements.
• Tax Compliance: Support tax compliance activities, including preparing monthly VAT returns for the UK and the Netherlands, providing analysis for corporation tax computations, and handling transfer pricing, PAYE settlements, and Country-by-Country reporting.
• Other Compliance: Ensure adherence to banking, Companies House submissions, and ONS reporting requirements.
• Team Support: Provide comprehensive support to the Finance Manager EMEA, ensuring smooth and efficient financial operations.

Essential criteria to be considered for this role:

• Min top 20 practice trained
• Must be ACA or ACCA qualified with a min of 1-2 years industry experience

What's in it for you?:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Annual bonus
• Private health and dental care
• Life assurance
• Up to 30 days holiday plus bank holiday
• Career progression - the CFO is an advocate for rewarding and promoting within
• 50% remote working - 10 days in the office per month with every Tuesday being a mandatory in office day

If you feel you have the skills, experience and qualifications required for this role, click apply now! Please note, you must have the full right to work in the UK to be considered. Sponsorship is not offered.