Financial Accountant, European Markets - Maternity Cover

Aurora Energy Research; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Energy Research is seeking a Financial Accountant for a maternity cover position in Oxford. The role involves managing financial statements, ensuring tax compliance, and collaborating with local teams. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong Excel skills, eager to work in a dynamic team environment that supports professional growth.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Parental Support

Salary-Exchange Pension

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Local Oxford Discounts

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flu Jabs

Qualifications

• Strong excel skills to improve reporting and analysis.
• Experience in improving ERP systems.
• Background in subscription/advisory sectors desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with local tax filings.
• Develop finance process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

Financial Accountant, European Markets - Maternity Cover

Financial Accountant, European Markets - Maternity Cover

Department: Core - Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Oxford, UK

Description

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our team at an exciting moment in our growth as a business to work across our European Offices. The role is well suited to an individual looking to join a fast paced, dynamic working environment with plenty of development opportunities within the role.

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator with experience of working across multiple projects simultaneously. Your responsibilities will range across different reporting requirements and financial project work as and when required. A background in subscription or advisory related sectors would be beneficial to the role also.

The role will provide the successful candidate with a wide range of experience across the accounts of multiple entities, contributing to the rapid growth of the business whilst advancing in their career in an environment that values their input and dedication.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly and year end close processes and involvement in the preparation of Financial Statements
• Ensure compliance with local tax filings and manage the communication between Aurora and our external local accountants
• Develop finance process improvements for different areas of the accounts to improve the efficiency of the wider team
• Involvement in Treasury process improvements to allow for more accurate and timely cashflow forecasting through improvements to the AP processes
• Supporting the local office teams as their primary Finance contact for any Finance related queries ranging from AR to AP
• Collaboration with the credit control team to improve reporting on Debtors Recoverability
• Development of financial analysis at an entity and cost centre level to support the decision making process of local teams on how best to utilise their budgets

What we are looking for

Required attributes:

• Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Strong excel skills to help improve reporting and analysis of monthly actuals
• A highly motivated individual who has experience working on improving an ERP system
• Experience of working as part of a team collaborating towards a long term goal

Desirable attributes:

• Experience of working with Dynamics 365
• A background in subscription or advisory sectors
• Proficiency speaking at least one other European language

What we offer

Some of the benefits we include are:

- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Parental Support
- Salary-Exchange Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Local Oxford Discounts
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- Flu Jabs

At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let's discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process.

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.

To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.