Financial Accountant | North Kent | £40k - £55k DOE

This is a great opportunity for a technically astute accountant to join a Global manufacturing company in the position of Financial Accountant, within a small, friendly and stable finance function. As Financial Accountant, you will take full responsibility for the timely and accurate financial reporting - both internally and externally. You will also manage Group tax accounting and annual corporation tax processes for this.

As part of a larger Group, the requirements of this role are constantly evolving so you must be adaptable to change.

Working on site Monday to Friday, you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of monthly financial reporting and analysis for Head Office including consolidation
• Preparation of monthly site management reporting
• Preparing monthly forecasts including liaising with site personnel regarding delivery, cost and production data
• Controlling the General Ledger including preparation, initial review and follow up of all reconciliations
• Interacting with Operational teams, in order to understand and add value to the business
• Half year, hard close and year end reporting requirements for Head Office
• Statutory financial reporting for the company including responsibility for liaison with Group auditors
• Ensuring I.F.R.S. (and FRS 101 Reduced Disclosure) and MTD for VAT compliance
• Internal monthly tax reporting
• Quarterly tax reporting to Head Office
• Preparation of annual tax returns in conjunction with tax advisors
• Preparation and submission of monthly V.A.T., EC Sales, Intrastat returns and ONS surveys
• Assist with daily cash forecast and monitoring of cash balances
• Ad hoc tasks as and when required

Requirements:

• Recognised Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role and with a background in Practice.
• Experience of leading statutory reporting process
• Up to date knowledge of U.K.G.A.A.P. and I.F.R.S. (FRS 101 Reduced Disclosure)
• Good knowledge of producing Corporation tax returns, (submission and iXBRL tagging)
• Knowledge of submitting Intrastat & V.A.T. returns