Financial Accountant

Advantage Smollan; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension (4%)

Medicash

Life Assurance

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Job summary

Smollan is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their Finance Shared Service team in Winnersh, hybrid. You will manage monthly close for UK entities, own balance sheet, treasury tasks, VAT returns and UK GAAP audit prep while driving process improvements.

The role reports to the Head of Finance Shared Services and includes mentoring one Assistant Accountant, with a competitive salary and annual bonus. Hybrid working available in the UK.

Qualifications

• Part qualified ACCA with commercial finance/transactional experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, processes and regulations.
• Proactive team player with ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial close for UK entities to strict deadlines.
• Own accounting for bonuses, commissions, royalties, accruals and journals.
• Oversee treasury back-office tasks, intercompany agreements and reconciliations.
• Lead VAT returns, revenue recognition support and UK GAAP audit prep.
• Produce reports on fixed assets, debtors, creditors and KPIs.

Skills

Part qualified ACCA

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Team player

Communication skills

Education

ACCA - Part qualified

Tools

SAP BPC

Board

Dynamics 365

Chrome River

Medius Flow

Blackline

SAP SAC

MS Office

Job description

What's the role about?

Smollan is looking for a Financial Accountant to join their Finance Shared Service team. This role will help the team ensure a robust control environment while delivering accurate, timely financial results in an efficient manner. Reporting into the Head of Finance Shared Services, the role focuses on delivery of seamless, accurate and complete month end processes while ensuring compliance with accounting regulations.

Permanent, Full Time

Salary

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum + annual company bonus

Working

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location

Winnersh, Wokingham RG41 5TP (Hybrid)

What you'll be doing:

• Financial Close & Reporting: Manage the monthly financial close for assigned UK entities to strict deadlines. Prepare first-round reviews of financial results to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with expectations.
• Balance Sheet & General Ledger Ownership: Take full ownership of accounting for bonuses, commissions, royalties, accruals, prepayments, provisions, FX rate postings, and general journal entries.
• Treasury & Intercompany Management: Oversee treasury back-office tasks, loan interest, funding and intercompany agreements, intercompany allocations, bank approvals, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Tax & Compliance: Direct the preparation and submission of VAT returns, support business-specific revenue recognition and cost recharges, and lead preparation for the Group Annual Audit (UK GAAP).
• Reporting & Analysis: Monitor and produce regular reporting on fixed assets, project accounting, debtors, creditors, and key financial KPIs. Promptly investigate and resolve cost allocation and accounting queries with business partners.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with the Head of Finance Shared Services to streamline operational accounting workflows, drive system enhancements, and improve close efficiency.
• People Management: Direct, mentor, and support one Assistant Accountant, conducting regular check-ins and performance reviews to foster continuous growth and operational excellence within the team.

What we are looking for:

• Part qualified ACCA accountant with a proven experience in commercial finance/transactional roles.
• Good knowledge of financial systems, processes, and regulations.
• Enthusiastic team player with positive and a professional attitude.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Competent MS Excel user (v-lookups, pivot tables).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Good understanding of financial processes.
• Ability to navigate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to understand and document current processes and ensure the best practises are in place.

Systems:

SAP BPC, Board, Dynamics 365 Finance, Chrome River, Medius Flow, Blackline, SAP SAC, Microsoft Office (Advanced)

What We'll Offer You

• Competitive salary + annual company bonus
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year up to 29 days)
• Benefits include: Pension (4%), Medicash, Life Assurance, Electric Vehicle Scheme, GymFlex, WeCare ERP, Perkbox, Taste Card
• Ongoing support to enable you to fulfil your role to the best of your potential
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive company culture

Only those with eligibility to work in the UK without any VISA sponsorship will be considered at application stage.

More about us...

Smollan is a full-service retail solutions partner with over 90 years of heritage, helping brands win at the point of purchase. Operating across 61 countries, we are trusted by over 500 global and local brands and employ more than 90,000 people. Our purpose is to create growth and transform lives by connecting people to products and possibilities.

We deliver intelligent, end-to-end retail execution and experiences across the physical and digital landscape, directed by data and powered by technology and people. Our capabilities include Sales & Merchandising, Activations & Experiences, and Data & Technology. Smollan grows brands by growing people, creating value for clients and impact for consumers every day.

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