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Goodman Masson are partnering with an international retail business to find a Senior Financial Accountant to join the team.
This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of the balance sheet and work on complex VAT issues due to the international nature of the transactions. You will be part of a small team, with the chance to mentor junior staff and drive process improvements.
Based in South-West London, the team is in the office 3 days a week, although there is flexibility around this.
Skills/Experience Required:
* Qualified Accountant, ACCA/ACA or equivalent
* Hands on experience in an industry setting with a focus on the balance sheet is essential
* Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency, and intercompany transactions
* Exposure to European VAT
* Confident in Excel, including pivot tables and lookups, with the ability to manipulate large data sets (c. 2000+ lines)
* Process improvements experience/mindset
Key Responsibilities:
* Take ownership of month-end processes for multiple entities, including inventory and fixed assets, and prepare accruals and prepayments
* Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate allocation, posting, and reconciliation
* Conduct balance sheet reconciliations for all entities, including intercompany accounts
* Prepare and submit VAT returns for various European countries on a monthly and quarterly basis
* Assist with annual financial and tax audits, providing necessary documentation and support
Selling Points:
* Full ownership of the balance sheet
* Complex role with high-value, low-volume transactions, particularly around VAT
* Opportunity to mentor junior team members and become the second-in-command
* Significant scope for process improvement and streamlining
* Company bonus scheme, private health and dental, subsidised gym membership and other benefits
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Retail and Staffing and Recruiting
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