Edyn is recruiting for a Financial Reporting Assistant within a dynamic and expanding lifestyle accommodation company. edyn operates Cove, Locke, and SACO brands, covering the corporate and leisure markets for accommodation needs across Europe. New ways of travelling and living have supported the growth of the business into the Aparthotel sector and with private equity ownership the company is currently expanding rapidly into key European Gateway cities. At edyn, our purpose is soulful hospitality, with our vision to create sanctuaries where free thinkers belong. With the development of processes and systems that accompany rapid expansion, the role and company offer significant personal development opportunities for the successful candidate. Experiencing significant growth and expanding into a number of new countries, it is an exciting time for a company and the role offers significant personal development opportunities for the successful candidate. The business is a fast paced and energised company and is looking for a person who brings a balance of great technical and interpersonal skills while having the drive to realise the potential of both themselves and the group. The jobholder should be a passionate and positive financial practitioner who wants to make a difference and contribute to the continuous improvement of the business processes and results through a structured way of working that challenges current practices. Attention to detail is a key attribute required in this role. Sitting within Financial Reporting, within the wider Reporting & Control team, the Financial Reporting Assistant role is varied with exposure to a number of different areas of finance and the group. Working closely with the Financial Accountant and Finance Graduates, the role will support with the delivery of specific areas of Continental Europe finance, as well as assisting the wider group. Areas of responsibility include supporting with month end postings & reconciliations, supporting with external reporting requirements, working with the Finance Manager to liaise with third party service providers, intercompany reporting, cash flow monitoring, annual audit support for the European entities, and involvement in group wide change initiatives. The Financial Reporting Assistant role reports to the Finance Manager for Continental Europe with additional oversight from the Head of Financial Reporting, who is based in Bristol. There will be occasional travel to London, and possible travel overseas to our European properties, primarily to work alongside Finance colleagues, and also some flexibility on working times including to meet key deadlines, particularly during the monthly and quarterly reporting timetable. IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: Balance sheet reconciliation preparation and associated month end postings (such as accruals, prepayments, fixed asset modifications, depreciation) for European entities; Ownership of a selection of monthly European balance sheet reconciliations; Supporting the European audit process, providing requested information in a timely manner and supporting with the preparation of European entity statutory accounts where applicable. Ad Hoc support for Group wide audit process as required. Supporting with the preparation of VAT returns and the Corporate Tax return process. Preparation of city tax returns Monthly & annual revenue reconciliations and associated postings; Supporting the Financial Reporting team with cash management and cash forecasting, particularly in relation to the preparation of funding proposals and clearance of intercompany balances. Communicating with third party service providers, particularly in relation to provision of support for VAT returns, local GAAP accounts, bank accounts set up and company secretarial duties Supporting with the preparation of required statutory filings in relation to entity capital changes and structure changes. Assisting with the preparation of the annual business plan. Supporting change programmes, efficiency and process improvement initiatives; create efficiencies through continuous improvement of processes and use of systems. Working closely with the Financial Accountant and Finance Manager, you will be required to support business critical ad hoc projects as the group continues to grow. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders with regards to monthly reporting processes. Providing cover and support to other Financial Reporting team members, and the wider Reporting & Control team, where required. This can include, but is not limited to, supporting group reporting requirements, internal month end reporting requirements, new property handover support, and risk & compliance reporting. Knowledge & Skills Willing to study towards or already be studying towards an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) but not essential. An awareness of statutory reporting requirements, in particular IFRS. Strong system and modelling skills (particularly excel). Dynamic and able to rise to new challenges as they emerge. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build effective working relationships and influence change. Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage own workload. The ability to work in a team as well as individually. Takes ownership, raising concerns on priorities or approach if required. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Willingness to grow and expand their role as the Group grows. Previous experience using ERP Systems such as NetSuite and Sage. Relevant industry knowledge or experience within the hospitality industry is desirable. Demonstratable previous experience within a financial reporting role or similar.