General Accountant UK&I – Order To Cash (O2C)

JR United Kingdom; Castle Cary; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a financial manager to oversee compliance and financial reporting processes. The role involves managing Order-to-Cash activities, ensuring timely reporting, and participating in audits. Opportunities for career progression and professional development are prominently offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive learning and development support

Access to Mars University

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• University degree in finance, accounting, or relevant experience.
• Fluency in another language preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of Order-to-Cash process activities including invoicing and sales credits.
• Management of quarterly and year-end closing processes.
• Ensuring financial results accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

University degree in finance or accounting

Job description

Job Description:

You will be responsible for having a detailed understanding of Golden Processes, ICE controls standards, Finance Manual, and general accounting principles to ensure compliance with all accounting and reporting processes.

You will need to ensure that local, statutory, and corporate reporting processes are timely and effective, complying with local tax and legal requirements. Additionally, ensure local accounting aligns with local and group standards.

This role offers excellent progression opportunities within the business and involves participation in ad hoc projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership of relevant Order-to-Cash (O2C) process activities, including invoicing, sales credits, price changes, promotional activities, trade terms, and off-invoice discounts, ensuring correct representation in local and corporate reports.
• Management of periodic, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, producing reports for Royal Canin headquarters, Mars Inc., and local reporting, including Intrastat.
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and oversight of Blackline reconciliations.
• Ensuring the accuracy of financial results through data integrity and compliance within a controls environment.
• Providing data for internal and external audits within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Driving governance within the functional area, including the rollout and maintenance of the Internal Controls Excellence (ICE) framework.

Qualifications:

• University degree in finance, accounting, or relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Fluency in another language is preferred but not required.

What Mars Offers:

• Collaboration with diverse and talented colleagues guided by The Five Principles.
• Opportunity to work for a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow.
• Comprehensive learning and development support, including access to Mars University.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. No applicant will be penalized for requesting such support.