Financial Accountant
Join EGGER UK as a Financial Accountant! Are you a detail-oriented accountant with a passion for finance? We’re looking for a dedicated professional to bring their expertise to our team. Take the next step in your career with EGGER UK and make a real impact!
City: Hexham (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 5307 Department: Financials
Grow Your Career with EGGER UK
At EGGER UK, we value expertise, collaboration, and innovation. We’re looking for a Financial Accountant to join our finance team, where your skills will contribute to maintaining strong financial processes and supporting business decisions. If you’re detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about making a difference, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop and grow within a supportive environment.
Your Role
- Ensure financial accounting processes align with Group policies, procedures, and Local GAAP.
- Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and controls, ensuring a strong and efficient internal control environment.
- Support the preparation of financial reports in line with IFRS, providing key insights to the Group Consolidation team.
- Assist with the annual statutory accounts process, ensuring compliance with Financial Reporting Standard 101.
- Help ensure corporation tax and VAT returns are accurately prepared and submitted on time.
- Work closely with the Head of Financial Accounting and Plant Manager Finance/Admin to implement tax strategies.
- Support project managers with budget setting and management, ensuring financial clarity and alignment.
- Provide clear and insightful financial data to key stakeholders, assisting with investment and liquidity reporting.
- Assist with the preparation of the Direct Liquidity Reporting to Group Treasury
What You Bring
- Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA / CIMA / other CCAB-recognised qualification).
- Experience with accounting packages (preferably SAP) and strong MS Office skills.
- A strong understanding of VAT and Corporation Tax.
- A keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and solution-focused approach.
- An organised and efficient way of working, with the ability to meet deadlines.
What We Offer
At EGGER UK, we create an environment where people thrive, learn, and feel valued. Alongside a rewarding and varied role, you’ll benefit from:
- A competitive salary and pension scheme (including Life Assurance).
- A supportive and flexible work environment, including hybrid working options.
- Private Health Cash Plan and annual lifestyle & wellbeing checks.
- An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Subsidised travel to and from work.
- Career development and tailored training opportunities.
- The chance to work for an international business operating in 11 countries.
- An employer committed to sustainability, innovation, and employee wellbeing.
- On-site restaurant and free weekly fruit.
- Secure on-site parking.
At EGGER, we’re invested in your success and committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can grow. Ready to take the next step? Apply today!
Applications close: 7 March 2025, with first stage interviews scheduled in for 18 & 19 March.
Your Contact
Philip Maloney, HR, T 01434 602191