Financial Accountant
2 days ago
Sunderland
Reporting to the Country Accounting Senior Finance Manager, the successful candidate will have responsibility for a range of finance tasks for two rapidly expanding manufacturing businesses and other related businesses. Main duties will include group and external P&L and Balance Sheet reporting, forecasting/budgeting (P&L, Balance Sheet), VAT / ONS. Outline and Responsibilities • Accounting for entities the business has in Sweden, UK holding companies, two UK manufacturing companies and a UK joint venture, • Revenue accounting for the two UK manufacturing companies, • P&L and BS reporting into Group and externally, • Balance Sheet reconciliations, • Preparing the statutory accounts, • Supporting the External Audit, • Budgeting and forecasting, • Reviewing the SOX controls of the business, formalising and documenting accounting procedures and controls, • Supporting the SOX internal audit, • VAT returns, • Costs analysis for the corporation tax computation, • New project activities, • Completion of various Office for National Statistics (ONS) returns, • Liaising with the Plant Finance team Experience and Qualifications • Qualified accountant or QBE, • Experience of operating in a manufacturing environment is preferred, • Experience of external and group reporting is essential, • Excellent understanding of accounting fundamentals, and experience of maintaining financial controls, • Good written and verbal communication skills, • Strong analytical and problem-solving techniques, • Experience of using SAP in a manufacturing environment is preferred, • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, and other PC applications.