Financial Accountant - Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity

11 July 20222022-07-11
Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Financial Accountant required for a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join a European Finance Centre to further their development and career. Reporting to the European Controller, this role will perform the activities required to ensure timely and accurate period-end reporting, maintain the integrity of the balance sheet, processing of journal entries, as well as support on ad hoc projects and the mentoring of junior staff. The role will provide a broad range of experience and is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, ambitious individual, looking to further develop their career in finance. 

Key duties: 

Monthly financial accounting for the EFC EMEA entities

Detailed variance analysis on the monthly financial reports

 Preparation and approval of balance sheet reconciliations

Working closely with the FP&A, in country finance, operations and HR teams to ensure transactions are accurately reported

Year-end statutory and tax compliance

Key contact for internal and external auditors

Assist with maintaining SOX compliance 

The most suitable candidate will: 

ACCA / ACA qualified or part qualified

Good technical accounting knowledge and comfortable with double entry bookkeeping

Familiar with the preparation of management accounts or statutory accounts process

Well organised and comfortable working in a fast paced environment

Ability to work independently, whilst displaying enthusiasm to assist other members of the GL team when required

Attention to detail

An ambitious individual with a focus on career progression

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience of SAP is preferred but not essential

Familiar with MS Office, especially excel

This is a fantastic business who really nurture their staff. They are looking for someone to start in August to cover a period of 12 months.