Hybrid Financial Accountant — IFRS & SAP FI Expert

Volkswagen Group; Abthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in the UK is looking for a Financial Accountant to support their monthly and yearly financial reporting. This role involves significant responsibilities including maintaining the general ledger in SAP FI and preparing accounts under IFRS. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with robust technical accounting knowledge, proven experience in banking or financial services, and strong analytical skills. The role offers hybrid working and various attractive benefits, including a discretionary 10% bonus and comprehensive pension schemes.

Benefits

Discretionary 10% on-target bonus

Employer pension contribution of 9%

Employee Car Ownership scheme

Private medical insurance options

Access to professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in banking or financial services sector.
• Demonstrable knowledge of IFRS.
• Strong understanding of balance sheet account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Manage general ledger in SAP FI.
• Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Technical accounting knowledge

Month-end reporting

Advanced Excel skills

Sound decision-making under pressure

Education

Fully qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

SAP FI

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading automotive company in the UK is looking for a Financial Accountant to support their monthly and yearly financial reporting. This role involves significant responsibilities including maintaining the general ledger in SAP FI and preparing accounts under IFRS. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with robust technical accounting knowledge, proven experience in banking or financial services, and strong analytical skills. The role offers hybrid working and various attractive benefits, including a discretionary 10% bonus and comprehensive pension schemes.