Financial Accountant

I am currently working on a maternity cover position with a well known manufacturing business that are based on the outskirts of Ashford. The role of Financial Accountant will suit a fully qualified candidate, seeking temporary work, available on short notice.

Client Details

My client are a US owned manufacturing business that have a strong presence in the UK. They manufacture various well known products. They have an excellent working culture and are based at a pleasant office.

Description

The role will include but not be limited to the following:

• On a monthly basis, liaise with Accounts Payable to ensure all invoices are posted, post journals and accruals.

• Check all departmental cost centres for accuracy of posting and investigate any anomalies or variances to Plan/PPR.

• Post WIP Fixed Asset expenditure, capitalise any completed fixed assets and post monthly depreciation.

• Settle month end assessment cycles into SAP reporting schedule.

• Analyse Purchase Price Variances.

• Prepare & submit ECC Sales & Intrastat Reports.

• Spend 2 days a week assisting with the Plant Controller - Analysing Variances, Overhead Spend etc.

• Assist with the Quarterly Tax Schedule for US GAAP.

• Prepare & Submit Quarterly VAT Return.

• Prepare quarterly US Schedules.

• Prepare PPR working capital schedule for submission to the US.

• Liaise with audit team and provide all information requested to ensure a smooth audit process.

• Assist with the preparation of US Tax schedules.

• Assist with the Sarbanes Oxley internal audit process.

• Cash Flow Forecasting.

• Ad hoc analysis of financial data.

• Authorisation of payments in online banking system.

• Various ongoing SAP projects.

Profile

Your profile will be similar to the following:

• Recently qualified/passed finalist.
• Manufacturing experience would be advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Great time management skills.
• Good ability to build relationships with colleagues.

Job Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package