WHAT EXPERIENCE WE THINK YOU’LL NEED

• Practice qualified (ACA or similar) - Ideal 1st Time Mover or 2nd Time Mover
• Good knowledge of FRS102 and the ability to apply in practical situations.
• Prior group accounting and consolidation experience in a fast paced environment.
• Exposure to international tax and VAT desirable but not essential
• Experience in process improvement, automating processes where you can, and systems change desirable.
• You enjoy a fast-paced environment, work well as part of a team, and have good collaborative skills. Proactive and able to prioritise a variety of demands under time pressure and work flexibly to meet demands.
• Confident in managing external advisors
• A great people person with an enthusiasm for working with others. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present and simplify financial information.
• Strong/Advanced Excel skills
• You have a commitment to excellence and close attention to detail.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
  Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS1 1P

HYBRID ROLE - 1 DAY A WEEK IN OUR YORK HQ AND THE REST REMOTE

As Financial Accountant your role has responsibility in the business to ensure accounting implications are carefully considered across all commercial, operational, and strategic decisions.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Working on the consolidation and delivering accurate statutory annual accounts for all Group companies. Ensuring accurate reporting for complex areas such as M&A, treasury and share schemes.
• Working with the Finance Manager and Assistant Accountant on month end procedures and monthly management reporting.
• Responsible for monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage the key deliverables during the statutory audit
• Support the Financial Reporting Manager in the preparation, submission and management of UK and international tax obligations, including ad-hoc tax projects. Liaising with external advisors as necessary.
• Work with finance, legal, export and operational teams to ensure that we have appropriate and efficient processes in place for VAT and sales tax.. Championing automation and digitisation wherever possible.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and internal policies for VAT and sales tax processes.
• Manage import and export VAT requirements
• Ensure robust financial controls are established, well understood and are being followed throughout the business.
• Assist with day-to-day financial operations and support other ad hoc activities as required.