Financial Accountant
Join EGGER UK as a Financial Accountant! Are you a skilled accountant with a passion for finance? We're seeking a dedicated professional to join our team. Take the next step in your career with EGGER UK and make an impact today!
City: Hexham (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 4822 Department: Financials
Your Tasks
- Ensure financial accounting processes are carried out in line with Group policies and procedures as well as Local GAAP.
- Identify and implement improvements in financial processes and controls to ensure the operation of a robust internal control environment.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reporting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), for submission to the Group Consolidation department on an annual and half yearly basis for all UK companies.
- Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts for all legal entities in the UK on an annual basis, in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 101.
- Assist in ensuring that returns and payments for corporation tax and VAT are accurately prepared, calculated and submitted on time.
- Support the Head of Financial Accounting and Plant Manager Finance / Admin with implementing tax strategies.
- Update fixed asset additions master data in SAP to reflect the tax classification as per the tax computations.
- Reconcile fixed asset register to general ledger on a monthly basis.
- Be a point of contact for project managers to assist in budget setting and budget management.
- Compile monthly investment budget reports for plant management and project managers.
- Assist with the preparation of the Direct Liquidity Reporting to Group Treasury on a monthly basis in line with their requirements.
Our Requirements
- Qualified / Part Qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / Other CCAB recognised Qualification)
- Proficient in using accounting packages (preferably SAP) and MS Office.
- Excellent understanding of VAT and Corporation Tax.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Organised and efficient approach to tasks.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
We Offer
The opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focussed on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits (including a travel to work payment, flexible and hybris working) and pension scheme. Rewarding and varied job role. Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.
Other benefits include:
- A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
- Private Health Cash Plan.
- An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
- Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
- The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Subsidised travel to and from work.
- An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
- Tailored training and career development opportunities.
- The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
- On-site restaurant.
- Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
- Free parking in a secure staff car park.
Applications close 10 November 2024
Your Contact
Philip Maloney, HR, T 01434 602191