Financial Accountant

Location
England, London
Salary
£45000.00 per annum + Package
Posted
18 Oct 2016
Closes
25 Oct 2016
Ref
BBBH49470
Contact
Caroline Hart
Experience Levels
Newly Qualified
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Investigo are working with a high growth, global, online fashion brand to recruit a German speaking Financial Accountant.

With global revenues now exceeding €1Billion, this group are one of the most successful names in Ecommerce currently.

As a result of a recent restructure, the Finance team is expanding, and require a Financial Accountant. The Finance team are responsible for all areas of management reporting, planning and analysis, book keeping, external reporting and financial control.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for book keeping, payment processes and tax returns (VAT returns, Income tax and corporation tax) for German holding entities
  • Posting invoices
  • Review and file annual accounts for these legal entities
  • Contact person for external auditors and tax consultants
  • Assist with the migration project of the accounting functions from Berlin to London

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA
  • German speaker
  • "Hands-on" mind set
  • Self-starter
  • Good Excel skills
  • In depth knowledge of German GAAP and IFRS
  • A friendly and outgoing team player, who not only drives their own agenda, but willingly supports the wider team
  • Drive and ambition to improve the status quo, someone who can independently drive projects forward
  • German tax qualification (Steuerfachangestellter) - desirable