Financial Accountant

Job Overview

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our multinational, multi-currency European Finance team. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter, organised and flexible. We are looking for someone that has excellent interpersonal skills and ability to prioritise with a strong focus on quality, team work and adherence to global deadlines. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Strong Financial Accounting knowledge with robust experience in preparing monthly financial statements as this position will own the entire financial reporting cycle for multiple European legal entities
• Revenue and regulatory filings, both US Gaap and local statutory
• Management of outsource payroll providers, local payroll and employer taxes reporting monthly
• Global Transfer Pricing, working with external providers to produce annual TP documentation per country within the organisation
• Provision of data for multi-currency weekly, monthly and forecast working capital requirements
• Preparation and analysis of Trial Balance and Financial Statements
• Detailed review of Trial Balance
• Monthly reporting requirements
• Knowledge of IFRS / FRS102
• Budget to Actual analysis
• Assistance in the preparation of audit and corporation taxations requirements and liaison with team leads
• Ad hoc projects with the wider Accounting team

Requirements

• Proficiency in Workday would be an advantage (or similar ERP software), proficient MS Excel skills (use of pivot tables, excellent knowledge of formulas) is essential.
• Knowledge, understanding and application of EU VAT regulation and reporting
• Accounting qualification - newly qualified or experienced with 2-3 years of working in similar environment
• Ability to work in an international remote team
• Qualified Accountant
• Proven track of experience in Accounts roles/functions
• Transfer pricing knowledge
• Committed, flexible and enthusiastic, team player
• Ability to take initiative