The Temporary Accountant will be responsible for intercompany transactions as well as VAT filings. This individual should be a motivated self-starter who can lead an end-to-end process, manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment and provide quality and accurate results on a consistent basis.
What You'll Do
* Support monthly financial close activities including accurate intercompany AP transactions.
* Lead continuous process improvement projects for VAT accounting and EC Sales Lists.
* Reconcile and do the accounting for large intercompany accounts.
* Account for leases.
* Draft and post month end journals.
* Provide support to the European Controller on a number of accounting, finance and VAT projects.
* Answer queries and provide solutions to the financial controller.
* Provide justification for all VAT filings and provide documentation as required.
* Reconcile accounts payable, provide account coding, and support the AP function with accounting assistance.
* Accounting for payroll and financial and accounting support to the payroll team.
* Draft and file PAYE Settlement Agreements.
* Prepare and file Office for National Statistics surveys.
* Prepare data analysis on the performance of key business metrics.
* Prepare SOX Controls and Balance Sheet Reconciliations for quarterly and year end audits.
* Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate Policies and performing other duties as assigned by management.
* Provide support in the area of costing of manufactured goods.
* Be the backup in the area of percentage of completion long term contract accounting.
* Draft financial statements under UK GAAP.
* Account for the general ledger under US GAAP.
* Answer queries raised by the external and internal auditors.
What You Will Bring
* ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
* 5 to 8 years of relevant financial experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Previous experience in a publicly traded company a plus.
* Roll-up your sleeves approach and ability to problem solve.
* Experience with accounting software applications, ERP systems and Microsoft Office suite required. Knowledge of the Oracle Cloud ERP is a plus.
* Demonstrated strength in communications and ability to multi-task in complex and dynamic environments.
Working Conditions/ Schedule
* Full time office environment.
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