Financial Accountant

Brady Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Accountant to enhance their team in Stockport. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to compliance and financial reporting while supporting various business functions. You will engage with key stakeholders, ensuring adherence to processes and controls, and play a pivotal role in VAT calculations, balance sheet reconciliations, and collaboration with tax advisors. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to thrive in their accounting career. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and offers a competitive salary alongside great benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Commission Scheme

Life Assurance

Critical Illness Cover

Health Cash Plan

EAP scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development opportunities

22 days annual leave rising to 26 with service

Holiday Purchasing (up to 37.5 hours per year)

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Strong understanding of local and US GAAP, VAT regulations essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform VAT calculations and returns, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and support audits and tax computations.

Skills

Qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

5 years relevant experience

Thorough understanding of local GAAP, US GAAP

Strong Excel skills

SAP system knowledge

Management accounts experience

Experience in manufacturing industry

Education

Qualified accountant

Part qualified based on experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Company
Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect people, products and places. Brady's products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels, signs, safety devices, printing systems and software. Founded in 1914, the Company has a diverse customer base in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, medical, aerospace and a variety of other industries. Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin employing approximately 5,700 people in its worldwide businesses. Brady's fiscal 2022 sales were approximately $1.30 billion.
Job Description

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our team in Stockport. The Financial Accountant should ensure that the Brady entities are compliant with local regulations and the financial statements show a true and fair view of the business. Support all business functions with accurate and insightful reporting and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• VAT calculations and returns
• Balance sheet reconciliation preparation and review
• FA register maintenance and annual review
• Work with Global Tax Manager to complete quarterly AFRs (tax returns/estimates)
• Work with local tax advisors and accounting auditors to ensure compliance with local law and existence of effective controls
• Ensure Brady Global policies are being followed
• Monthly accruals and postings, including payroll, bonus and annual leave
• Commissions calculations and reporting
• Work with sales and purchasing to manage sales and vendor rebates
• Support the business functions with adhoc reporting and analysis
• Support external and internal audits
• Support external tax advisors with the Corporation tax computations
• Prepare interim stat accounts for Brady Holding companies
• Provide reporting and analysis to Corporate Finance to support with US tax regulations and submission
• Work closely with the Shared Service Center Teams by providing guidance on various accounting matters, facilitating any process improvement initiatives and helping resolve any issues
• National Statistics

Profile

Are you looking for a position that will allow you to thrive professionally and develop your skills? Apply now to join Brady in Stockport!

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent. Will consider part qual based on experience
• 5 years relevant experience
• Thorough understanding of local GAAP, US GAAP, income tax regulation and VAT regulation
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability and confidence to engage and challenge key stakeholders, to ensure processes, policies and controls are adhered to
• SAP system knowledge (preferred)
• Management accounts experience (preferred)
• Worked within manufacturing industry (preferred)

We offer

• Competitive Salary
• Commission Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Health Cash Plan
• EAP scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• 22 days annual leave rising to 26 with service
• Holiday Purchasing (up to 37.5 hours per year)

Contact

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