Financial Accountant

Job Description

Financial AccountantOur client is seeking a German SpeakingFinancial Accountant to join their Shared Service Centre. Reporting to the R2R Finance Manager.This is a new role and as such will allow the successful candidate to develop and grow within the opportunity.The main purpose of the role is to provide clear direction and focus and a single hub for all accounting activities in the UK.With a focus on the processes, a desire to leverage improvements across the Finance team. The ability to harmonise systems and processes and a desire to provide career development frameworks for the R2R (Record to Report) team.The Financial Accountant will be responsible for delivering all financial and statutory accounting and reporting, financial control, budgeting and planning, tax, and regulatory compliance across areas of the Shared Service Centre.

• Timely and accurate production of all financial and statutory accounting, reporting, tax, and compliance requirements.
• Completing all accounting and reporting requirements during the monthly/quarterly/annual close periods and ensure completeness of all financial, statutory and group accounting and reporting whilst ensuring compliance with accounting principles/standardsand relevant regulations.
• Timely and accurate account reconciliations of Balance Sheet control accounts supporting the financial accounting process and overall Balance Sheet management.
• Work closely with the AP and AR teams to ensure sub-ledgers are closed and accurate for P&L and Balance Sheet reporting purposes.
• Compiling and providing financial analysis and variance analysis.
• Supporting the Budget and Forecasting process
• Manage the internal and external audits
• Participate actively in any future financial system upgrades as appropriate.
• Actively promote the sharing of new ideas and best practice across all areas.
• Build and maintain relationships with the respective Finance Partners and Directors to ensure effective delivery of aligned Finance business processes.
• Assist in controlling operational planning by setting priorities and contents in close consultation with the responsible managers across the divisions.
• Act as a point of escalation for Finance business leaders and ensure timely remediation of issues.
• Supervise Assistant Accountants, ensuring day to day support and organising priorities according to business timelines.

Ideal Qualifications and Attributes.

• University degree in Accounting or Finance
• Recognised Accountancy Qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Elevated level of commitment and flexibility, poise, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to interact with all levels, influence senior managers and be equally comfortable with senior management in cross-functional efforts.
• Broad, creative, and innovating thinking and the ability to gather extensive amounts of information and synthesize into concise reports and presentations.
• Must possess "soft skills": conflict resolution and negotiation, personal effectiveness, creative problem solving, strategic thinking, team building, and influencing skills.
• Previous experience working as part of a R2R team within a shared service centre for Finance either in the UK or Europe preferred
• Strong financial, IT and analytical skills with an operational focus
• Proven track record of driving innovation and leading on organisational changes.
• Our client operates across Europe and would expect proficiency in one of the following languages: Dutch / French / Spanish / Italian / Portuguese / German