Financial Accountant (Ref: J11647) Contract

I’m working with an established growth business based in East Kent to source a experienced Financial Accountant / Manager to join the existing team.

Responsibilities would include:
• Preparation and submission of monthly and year end reporting information to group.
• Ownership of the monthly consolidation process, including group intercompany reconciliations. Preparation of year end statutory accounts and co-ordination with the Financial Controller and external auditors to support the audit process.
• Ensure all statutory tax reporting requirements and obligations are fulfilled, submissions are accurate, and payments are made by the correct date. Taxes include corporation tax, VAT (oversight and submission not preparation), payroll taxes, plastic packaging tax and duty.
• Liaise with external tax advisors in the preparation of annual Corporation tax computations. Review and approval of such before submission to tax authorities.
• Working with external consultants to manage the site R&D Expenditure Claims process.
• Compile all other statutory reporting requirements e.g. payment practices, EPR, National Statistics.
• Maintaining an up to date understanding of current and future financial and accounting regulations to ensure continued compliance.
• Treasury management administer the companies banking systems, cash flow forecasting, cash deposits and foreign currency exposure.
• Continual review of existing processes and systems, recommending areas for improvement.
• Contributing to ad hoc financial projects as required as part of the overall finance function

You will need to be an accomplished Financial Accountant with a recognised financial qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA and have a demonstrated ability to deliver robust financial management gained ideally from with a busy group-based environment.

On offer is a salary of up to £70,000 DOE. Plus a range of company benefits #J11647

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.