Financial Accountant/Junior Financial Controller

Job Description:

SF Recruitment are pleased to be working in exclusive partnership with a US-owned, privately owned specialist £30m t/o SME based in Derby with an enviable reputation within their sector. 

Following a period of change, the business are seeking to bolster their finance team with the appointment of a Financial Accountant, reporting directly to the Regional FD (who has an outstanding reputation for people development).

About the role:

You'll be joining the business as a Financial Accountant, working closely with finance colleagues within the business (particularly the Regional FD) to assist with statutory and taxation requirements for the UK and wider business regions. After a period of c.6 months, the role will evolve into supporting with management accounting duties and acting as a 'number 2' to the UK FD where required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established finance professional or someone on the upward curve in their career (around 2nd time move from practice) to learn and further develop in a growing industry with total support, with a degree of ability to shape your job description over time. 

Key duties & responsibilities:

• Preparation of statutory accounts for local entities, providing key financial information to key international stakeholders in the prep of statutory returns, ensuring full & accurate reconciliation to central ledgers
• Supporting on month end and year-end processes
• Accurate and timely submission of VAT returns for international sites & entities across Europe
• Inter-company import and export transaction submissions, including the accurate recording, reconciliation, and compliance with company policies and UK tax/customs legislation
• Work closely with various operational leadership stakeholders in preparation of accurate calculations and creation of journal entries
• Exposure to and working with US based finance team to ensure processes are synergised
• Leading on UK statutory audit processes, ensuring provision in a timely manner with relevant support
• Review statutory audit findings, workling closely with the UK FD and relevant colleagues to address where applicable 
• Overseeing the general ledger and ensuring reconciliations are completed in an accurate and timely manner 
• Work closely with overseas tax & accounting firms, ensuring balances and those reported locally are aligned
• Work closely with payroll to ensure accuracy and efficiency in relation to payroll pension and tax processes, resolving issues where appropriate
• Leading on UK statutory financial requirements (such as Corporation Tax, VAT, HMRC and non-UK filings)
• Work closely with the finance team to develop and enhance internal controls, creating and maintaining policies and procedures where applicable 
• Supporting on financial projects and process improvement initiatives 

About you:

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with demonstrable experience of working as part of a multi-national finanace team. You will have strong statutory finance grounding, particularly with expertise relating to VAT, import/export and Corporation Tax. Due to the structure of the business, you will ideally have worked within a business with multi-site structure. 
The ideal candidate will be a competent user of finance systems and have prior exposure to working with US owners however this is not essential.


What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 depending on experience 
• 'Grown up' approach to working flexibility (subject to discussion)
• Hybrid working subject to business needs and probation (c.2-3 days p/w from home)
• 35 days annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Excellent, supportive finance leader who will recognise your talents and areas for development, supporting you in enhancing your career

For further information and to have a discussion about this exciting role, please get in touch with Aj Blyth at SF Recruitment by clicking apply.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this role and applications from individuals requiring sponsorship will not be considered.