Corporate Accountant

Job Purpose

To be an integral part of the European Finance team and provide a reliable, accurate and responsive service to the business in financial management, reporting and associated responsibilities in line with corporate and statutory procedure. To take an active lead in corporate taxation, inventory financial management and advanced data analytics to support the strategic direction of the business. To maintain a customer first philosophy and to ensure high levels of service to internal and external customers, partners and suppliers.

Key Accountabilities

Prepare and maintain accounts workbook incorporating full P&L, balance sheet and supporting reporting for monthly review with FD

Create, maintain, review and present data to the Senior Management Team in such areas as customer profitability, seasonal trends, proactive forecasting, and pricing support

Support on UK corporate tax, including R&D, and review with Assistant Accountant on European VAT returns

Liaison with UK Commercial Manager specifically in relation to finance deliverables on large contracts, statements of work and work orders

Maintain and review internal service pricing tools to ensure appropriate profitability and commercial viability

Financial management of inventory incorporating reconciliation, provision, aged profile, and review of customer held and bonded (consignment) stock

Partner rebates and commercials analysis, assisting in strategic procurement decisions

Weekly Sales/EBITDA forecasting support, including quarterly review of run-rate business

Support FD in the preparation and management of annual audit and following appropriate financial accounting standards, laws and policies

Support the FD and MD in the preparation of annual budgets

Liaise with third party reporting consultants on data integrity for US reporting • Assist in the integration of new ERP system Other Duties

Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant financial and accounting standards

Prepare and analyse data for the Finance Director as required

General administration and other office duties as requested Knowledge and Experience

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent)

Good working knowledge and experience of financial reporting and preparation of management and statutory accounts

Strong problem solving, analytical and reporting skills (SQL, Power BI, Tableau advantageous)

Strong literacy and numeracy skills with a high level of attention to detail

Integrity, confidentiality, and objectivity

High level IT literacy, specifically in respect of accounting software and Microsoft Excel

Proven ability to manage and complete projects on time and under pressure

Ability to appraise systems, processes, and controls with the intention of identifying and implementing change

Strong organisational skills and the ability to compile and interpret data and present it in a professional manner at a senior level

Self-accountable and self-motivated

Excellent time management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people at all levels

Flexible and able to readily accept appropriate responsibility

Decision Making

Able to take accountability and responsibility for business target delivery and decision making.

Working Relationships

Global Finance Teams

UK Senior Management Team

All UK Teams Creativity and Innovation Ability to work to demanding delivery deadlines and operate against Key Performance Indicator