Job Description
ROur client has been established for over 40 years and has become the largest and leading UK distributor of promotional workwear and leisure clothing. With a head office in North Wales and operations across Europe, the business offers a diverse range of products and operates within a fast-growing industry. Now employing over 500 staff and a turnover of £168m.
Due to further growth they have created a new role for an experiencedFinancial Accountantto manage the finance team and work closely with the Financial Controller.
Key areas of responsibility:
Financial reporting:
* Review of the monthly and annual accounts preparation across the Group
* Preparation of board reports and analysis to the monthly management accounts
* Authorisation of balance sheet reconciliations
* Monthly accounting reconciliations - control accounts/ intercompany accounts
* Analysing variances and working with budget holders to take mitigating action as necessary
* Preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and forecasts
Tax compliance:
* Ensure compliance with local/ European market financial laws, requirements, regulations and tax issues
* Tax planning and compliance in multi jurisdictions
Stakeholder relationships:
* Build and maintain relationships with bank, auditors, tax advisors and HMRC
Process improvement:
* Assist with the delivery and implementation of costs effective and efficient accounting and financial systems, policies and processes that meet the current and future business requirements of the business
* Challenge existing processes to develop and implement best practice
* Lead, coach and develop an engaged and motivated finance team
Qualifications / Experience required
* A recognised professional accounting qualification (either ACA, ACCA or ACMA)
* At least 3-5 years in a senior finance role
* Experience of working in a global corporation and across multi tax jurisdictions
* Ability to manage and lead a successful team
* High attention to detail
* Can understand complex technical accounting and taxation concepts
* Strong I.T. skills, in particular knowledge of the operation and administration of accounting systems
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