Senior Accountant - Maternity Cover - 1 year, Finance

Hexagon AB; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in digital reality solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant in Swindon. This hybrid role involves payroll processing for over 250 employees and maintaining accounting controls. Ideal candidates will have a good understanding of accountancy and payroll experience, with relevant qualifications. Join a supportive firm committed to diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
• Experience with payroll processing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for payroll processing and reporting.
• Ensure accuracy of payroll data.
• Provide monthly reports to Finance and advise on HMRC payments.

Skills

Good understanding of accountancy

Payroll processing experience

Good communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

AAT qualified or part-qualified/qualified (ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Responsibilities

Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division (Hexagon) is seeking a Senior Accountant. This role reports to the Assistant Controller for the UK and Ireland Region. It is a hands-on, hybrid payroll and accounting role to support the production of the books and records of the legal entities within the UK and Ireland Regions for the ALI business. The team is based in the Swindon office and is part of the larger North Western European team. We are looking for a motivated finance individual to join the team to help with the day to day finance tasks for the Ireland business. The successful candidate will also play a key role in activities of the department supporting the Assistant Controller to ensure that accounting control is maintained, and the results are reported to group in a timely manner. You will also be responsible for the full end to end payroll processing for over 250 employees by managing the monthly payroll cycle, working closely with the payroll bureau to administer monthly changes.

As part of the UK & Ireland finance team, you will be responsible for:

• Payroll processing: monthly changes for the legal entity and reporting changes to the payroll bureau.
• Checking returned data for accuracy on payslips.
• Providing monthly reports to Finance and advising on HMRC related payments.
• Monthly pension contributions upload to the pension providers portal.
• Ordering monthly childcare vouchers through the providers portal and notifying finance.

Education / Qualifications

• Good understanding of accountancy including double entry.
• Good understanding of payroll items or experience processing payroll.
• Good communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• AAT qualified or part-qualified/qualified (ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA).
• Self-motivated individual that is looking for a role that will challenge and reward.

About Hexagon

Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division helps clients design, construct, and operate more profitable, safe, and sustainable industrial facilities. We empower customers to unlock data, accelerate industrial project modernization and digital maturity, increase productivity, and move the sustainability needle. Our technologies help produce actionable insights that enable better decision-making and intelligence across the asset lifecycle of industrial projects, leading to improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity, which contribute to Economic and Environmental Sustainability. Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 25,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.4bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.

Why work for Hexagon?

At Hexagon, if you can see it, you can do it. Hexagon’s Asset Lifecyle Intelligence division puts their trust in you so that you can bring your ideas to life. We have emerged as one of the most engaged and enabled workplaces. We are committed to creating an environment that is truly supportive by providing the resources you need to fully support your ambitions, no matter who you are or where you are in the world.

* In the recently concluded workplace effectiveness survey by Korn Ferry, a global HR advisory firm, Hexagon, Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division has emerged as one of the most Engaged and Enabled workplaces, when compared to similar organizations that Korn Ferry partners with.

Everyone is welcome

At Hexagon, we believe that diverse and inclusive teams are critical to the success of our people and our business. Everyone is welcome—as an inclusive workplace, we do not discriminate. In fact, we embrace differences and are fully committed to creating equal opportunities, an inclusive environment, and fairness for all. Respect is the cornerstone of how we operate, so speak up and be yourself. You are valued here.

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