Financial Accountant

Job Description

Financial Accountant / Northwich / £45-50k + benefits / Hybrid working environmentHollum Group are working with a large, well known PLC who are currently in need of a Financial Accountant, this is a permanent position based in Northwich with the benefit of hybrid working 2-3 days per week.If you are currently a Financial Accountant wondering whether your present employer actually makes a difference in the world then it may be time to consider a change and look to an organisation that does that every single day.My client is a global leader in the production of veterinary pharmaceuticals meaning you will be playing a part in an organisation that at its core strives to be at the forefront of animal health and welfare.Job Purpose

• To support management through the provision of timely and accurate financial information as required.
• Take ownership of the accounting for the UK head office and other UK entities.
• Support the half year and full year reporting processes.
• Bring enthusiasm, positivity and focus which will enhance the Group Finance team.
• Provide support on projects and ad-hoc analyses as needed to drive the business growth.
• Coach and guide both the Accounts Assistant and the Accounts Payable Clerk.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management & Preparation of Accounts

• Preparation of timely and accurate monthly management reports.
• Ensure the consistency of the management accounts with the Group Accounting Manual.

Month End/ General Accounting

• Process day to day accounting entries for the UK Head office Company ("PLC") and other small UK entities.
• Process payroll entries and ensure appropriate reconciliations with payroll are maintained.
• Preparing the month end reconciliations and related tasks which underpin the PLC accounting for areas such as share options/accruals etc.
• Perform month-end close and year end close procedures.
• Process month-end close journal entries and meet deadlines.
• Generate financial statements, account analysis and reporting.
• Perform cash management and bank reconciliations.

Financial Statements and Statutory Obligations

• Preparation of financial statutory accounts and information for annual tax packs.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Groups accounting records and financial systems.
• Other ad-hoc analysis.

Budget and Forecasts

• Prepare the budget/reforecast for the PLC Company and other small UK entities.

Internal Financial Controls

• Ensure adequate financial controls are in place and executed for the processes surrounding the preparation of the monthly management accounts.
• Ensure the control framework surrounding the accounting for the Group entities is executed in an effective manner.

Taxation

• Preparation of VAT returns.
• Preparation of P11D forms.
• Support the Group Tax manager with information for the preparation of the CIT returns.
• Ensure other relevant tax returns are prepared and submitted on time.
• Be a point of contact and assist in maintaining a good relationship with HMRC.

General

• Liaison with external auditors for half year and year end processes.
• Provide support on a range of ad-hoc projects.

Key Performance Indicators

• Adherence to month end reporting timetable for management reporting.
• Adherence to reporting timeline for submission of local company reporting.
• Accurate and timely provision of payroll information and reconciliation of outputs.
• Ongoing evidence of performance improvements and efficiencies through increased throughput and improvements in ways of working.
• Effective working relationships between the finance organisations and share best accounting practices within Dechra organisation.

If this could be of potential interest and is something you would like a further in depth conversation around, then please contact Hollum Group.Finacial Accountant / Northwich / £45-50k + benfits / Hybrid Working