Financial Reporting Accountant (3-month FTC) - remote

Nomad Digital; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global connectivity solutions provider is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant to ensure financial compliance and support corporate finance projects. The role can be home-based and requires a professional qualification and experience in financial accounting. You will work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and enjoy various employee benefits, emphasizing well-being and inclusivity.

Benefits

Health Care Cash Plan

25 Days of Annual Leave

Electric Vehicle Lease scheme

Free Gym Access

Qualifications

• 2+ years post qualification experience.
• Financial accounting knowledge applicable to real-life situations.
• Experience with customers & suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Review and support the accuracy of the Group’s accounting records.
• Manage tax reporting and payments for all entities.
• Prepare submissions for VAT and equivalent sales taxes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Robustness

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Education

Professional qualification (ACA or ACCA)

Business or Finance degree

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

To ensure financial and statutory compliance across all Group entities and branches, drive process and internal control improvements across the Group and support with corporate finance projects, we're looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant to join our Global Finance team on a 3-month fixed term contract. Although our head office is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne we're also happy to offer this role as a home-based position.

About Nomad Digital

Nomad Digital is the world's leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions to the railway industry. Founded in 2002, and headquartered in the UK, currently serving more than 80+ global customers in more than 40 countries. Nomad designs, builds, deploys and manages passenger Wi-Fi and on-board passenger infotainment systems. Nomad also provides remote online condition-based monitoring and maintenance solutions for optimising fleet management, operational performance and improving fuel economy.

When you join Nomad Digital, you will join a forward thinking, fast-growing, fun environment with access to some of the very latest technology in its field. You will work with experts who innovate collaboratively, creating an environment of team work and trustworthiness.

Essential duties

• To review and support the accuracy and integrity of the Group’s accounting records and financial systems
• To work with the Alstom Tax Team and external advisors to regularly manage tax reporting and payments for all entities including income tax and VAT to determined regulatory timeframes
• To oversee the preparation of submissions for VAT and equivalent sales taxes returns for all entities and branches in a timely and accurate manner
• To oversee completion of monthly Intrastat reporting and EC sales lists for a portfolio of countries to HMRC and other local tax authorities
• To assist with the statutory accounts process for all entities and branches, in accordance with the relevant accounting principles and the legislation of the countries in which they operate
• The calculation and posting of annual transfer pricing journals across a given set of countries ensuring that all local legislation is adhered to
• Balance sheet reconciliation process across all entities
• To manage relationships with tax advisers
• To enhance working capital management of the Group with specific attention to stock, debtors and cash balances suggesting improvements on an as-needs basis
• To perform such other ad hoc responsibilities which may be required from time to time
• To adhere to the principles of all Nomad Values, Health and Safety guidelines and Ethics practices

Qualifications & experience

• A professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA
• A Business or Finance degree (or equivalent) - desirable
• 2+ years post qualification experience
• Financial accounting and relevant technical accounting knowledge and ability to apply to real-life situations
• Preferably trained in a big 4 firm (not essential)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
• Experience with an ERP system (NetSuite an advantage)
• Knowledge of financial reporting requirements and implications in other countries
• Experience of working with customers & suppliers (internal & external)
• Awareness of the provisions of the Data Protection Act and be able to apply these within the organization

Kay Behavioural Competencies

• Attention to detail with the ability to provide accurate and timely information to a high standard
• Robust and able to challenge when appropriate
• Ability to work well in pressurised situations and think proactively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manipulate large volume of data and experience of carrying out detailed analysis of data, especially during the year end and to provide the results that are easily understood to external auditors and senior management
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload, including co-ordinating with others and ensuring that statutory and other deadlines are met
• A proactive and diplomatic approach and a commitment to producing high quality work
• Ability to multitask effectively ensuring timelines are met
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders up to and including Senior Executives
• To work as part of a team and independently to deliver a common goal or objective

Benefits

• Health Care Cash Plan
• Life Cover & Critical Illness Cover
• Contributory Pension Scheme via Aviva
• 25 Days of Annual Leave with enhanced leave based on tenure
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Lease scheme
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Employee Discount Platform
• Free Gym Access (Newcastle Office)
• Employee Referral Scheme / Employee Recognition Scheme
• Company Sick Plan

Our Commitment:

Nomad Digital is committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer, as well as providing equal opportunities in employment and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, race, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, religion or beliefs.

We encourage and welcome all job applicants, especially those from diverse backgrounds and ensure everyone is treated equally and without discrimination.

Where possible we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements or appropriate reasonable adjustments on request. To discuss further, please email [e-mail].