Sharp Consultancy is collaborating with a leading employer in Yorkshire to recruit a Financial Accountant. This company boasts an international presence and with their head office finance functions centralised in Leeds. With a large group Finance team, there are ample opportunities for career advancement.
If you are a driven, qualified accountant eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic, service-oriented business with a global market presence, this role is perfect for you.
Working closely to the Group Financial Controller:
You will be responsible for:
* Full understanding of each group company balance sheet ensuring full reconciliation with backup to support.
* Work closely with the Management Accountant – Commercial, to make sure all aspects of the accounts are complete and accurate.
* Seek to make improvements to the process enabling a more automated & timely prodcution.
* Prepare backup and detailed variance analysis so that any variances are fully understood.
* Prepare information for annual R&D tax submissions to our Accountants. This will include working alongside the Internal development lead who will provide the data to back this up.
* Manage the UK Tax submission process. Work with our Accountants to prepare Tax packs and answer any subsequent queries right through to final review with the CFO before submission.
* Ensure compliance with all group returns and tax filing deadlines around the various countries where the group has a presence working with the local Finance Team members and local Accountants.
* Develop, manage and maintain appropriate relationships with auditors, accountants and other external advisors/agencies.
* Be responsible for the Group Audit process in conjunction with the Management Accountant – Commercial.
* Point of contact to assist with producing advice should the business consider moving into other territories.
To be considered for this role:
* Strong career achievement in a similar role within a fast-paced environment or experience in Professional Practice.
* You must also have strong computer literacy skills, excellent communication skills, and a proactive and positive attitude.
If you are interested in this role, please apply now or contact Sharp Consultancy for more information.
Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful