Senior Financial Accountant

Bhav Kotecha is working exclusively with a Multi-Billion Pound turnover Tech business based in Stevenage to recruit for a Senior Financial Accountant role on an hybrid basis with exceptional benefits, generous pension and Bonus

Based in Stevenage, we are looking for an experienced, hands-on Accountant that is not afraid of taking ownership, acts with common sense and integrity, to be responsible for various entities in the Group’s monthly financial reporting process, annual statutory and tax reporting.

This is a global business in the fast-moving, ever evolving electronics and technology industry.

Job Summary:

In the role you will be expected to maintain general ledger and financial records in various general accounting functions. You will collect and analyses support for financial data for completeness and accuracy. Prepare reports, statements, analysis and/or recommendations for internal and/or external use. Ensuring procedures and internal controls are followed to maintain the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Policies and Principles (GAAP).

What is on offer

• · Hybrid working
• · Competitive salary
• · Life Insurance
• · Private Health Insurance
• · 25 days of Holidays
• · Good work life balance
• · Opportunity for progression
• · Study support
• · Pension scheme

What will you be doing?

• Responsible for the monthly accounting for legal entities which includes posting of prepayments, accruals, fixed assets, payroll, foreign exchange revaluations, etc and analysis of the general ledger, quarterly balance sheet reconciliations, and other internal processes.
• Assist with the Year End Audit, interacting closely with external auditors for an efficient and timely completion of the yearly Audit process
• Manage vendor process, preparing payments proposals and liaising with the Accounts Payable department and suppliers to make sure payments of vendors are accurate.
• Prepare and pay VAT returns for various entities.
• Make sure all preliminary corporate tax payments are paid on time.
• Engage with the payroll department, providing the information necessary to prepare the payroll run and subsequently making sure files are received on time and with accuracy. Post the payroll.
• Prepare/Control Intercompany invoices, settle payable invoices and make sure Intercompany balances are accurate.
• Ensure we are compliant with Transfer Pricing policies.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as defined by the Regional Finance Director or Finance Manager

What must you have?

· ACCA/ACA/CIMA or International Accounting qualification

· Previous Accounting experience in a corporate setting

· SAP experience

· Great attention to detail and team player

· Capable of working independently.