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…
1. Support monthly financial close activities including accurate intercompany AP transactions.
2. Lead continuous process improvement projects for VAT accounting and EC Sales Lists.
3. Reconcile and do the accounting for large intercompany accounts.
4. Account for leases.
5. Draft and post month-end journals.
6. Provide support to the European Controller on a number of accounting, finance, and VAT projects.
7. Answer queries and provide solutions to the financial controller.
8. Provide justification for all VAT filings and provide documentation as required.
9. Reconcile accounts payable, provide account coding, and support the AP function with accounting assistance.
10. Accounting for payroll and financial and accounting support to the payroll team.
11. Draft and file PAYE Settlement Agreements.
12. Prepare and file Office for National Statistics surveys.
13. Prepare data analysis on the performance of key business metrics.
14. Prepare SOX Controls and Balance Sheet Reconciliations for quarterly and year-end audits.
15. Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate Policies and performing other duties as assigned by management.
16. Provide support in the area of costing of manufactured goods.
17. Be the backup in the area of percentage of completion long-term contract accounting.
18. Draft financial statements under UK GAAP.
19. Account for the general ledger under US GAAP.
20. Answer queries raised by the external and internal auditors.
What You Will Bring…
1. ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
2. 5 to 8 years of relevant financial experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Previous experience in a publicly traded company is a plus.
3. Roll-up your sleeves approach and ability to problem-solve.
4. Experience with accounting software applications, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office suite required. Knowledge of the Oracle Cloud ERP is a plus.
5. 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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