Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant | Gloucester | Permanent with great benefits and hybrid working | up to £55,000

The Company

International Health Care Sector

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that the financial and regulatory reporting for the group of companies is completed in a timely and accurate manner, working across all territories. The promotion of strong balance sheet governance is critical to the role.

This role is hands on, requiring a broad range of accounting, tax and financial skills to support the Group Financial Controller; you will be the "go to" person for technical accounting and tax advice and recommendations.

Due to the rapid growth of the business, there will be development opportunities within the team, both from a pure financial accountant perspective, as well as operationally focussed; this role is suitable for individuals aspiring to progress their careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination of the production of the statutory accounts in advance of the annual audit, ensuring all breakdowns and analysis are completed accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Aid with the preparation of corporation tax computations, whilst providing answers to queries raised by tax advisors.
• Liaising with external auditors, including the collating of information requested by them, both before and during the audit.
• Preparation of VAT/GST returns, for all Group companies that directly fall under the remit of the UK finance team, ensuring compliance with their respective deadlines and keeping on top of changes in legislation.
• Completion of monthly CIS returns, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Alongside the Group Financial Controller, liaise with advisers to address taxation issues, including but not limited to: tax office enquiries, transfer pricing, tax risk management, capital allowances, global mobility and employment taxes. Knowledge base to be upskilled accordingly.
• Collaborating with finance colleagues to facilitate a smooth and efficient month end close, and ensuring monthly balance sheet reconciliations are completed
• Take ownership of the intercompany process, including reconciliation and resolution of differences with colleagues.
• Alongside the Group Financial Controller and Chief Financial Officer, input into the annual budget and rolling forecast processes.
• As and when it is appropriate, work alongside Risk colleagues to implement a financial internal audit framework, to gain assurance on controls and identify risk mitigation actions and areas for improvements. Cyclical audit of the controls to ensure compliance across the finance functions of all territories.
• Provide cover for the finance team to support daily and month end processes, including treasury management, supplier payments, management account production

Personal Profile

• Fully qualified chartered accountant with minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical grounding in accounting and tax.
• Experience of consolidation accounting is essential.
• Good understanding of VAT, CIS and PAYE.
• Background in leasing and/or construction is desirable, although not essential
• Demonstrable experience of working in a SME business.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with both finance and non-finance staff across the business.
• An enquiring/inquisitive nature and ability to problem solve.
• Pro-active, self-motivated, experienced in managing multiple priorities.
• A team player with a "can do" attitude.
• Advanced Excel skills including ability to understand VLOOKUP’s and other Excel data functions.
• Experience with MS Teams, Sage 50 & Outlook would be an advantage.

For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy

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