Financial Accountant
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, Gloucestershire, Gloucester
- Salary
- £35000 - £45000 per annum
- Posted
- 12 Nov 2018
- Closes
- 19 Nov 2018
- Ref
- 13968565/001
- Contact
- May Travis
- Job Title
- Finance Manager
- Category
- Manufacturing / Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Use your strong knowledge, motivation and technical skills within the business's European Finance Team.
Client Details
Our client has an international presence and is one of the best known manufacturing brands. Chances are that you own a product they have produced!
Description
The Financial Accountant will be responsible for the:
Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for US GAAP and European GAAP accounts, including reconciliations and tax accounting.
Support year-end audit and interim reviews.
Provide accurate analytical and financial reporting which is insightful and identifies opportunities to the business and management.
Support projects around continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.
Perform and support certain monthly closing activities.
Support our internal customers with advice and a point of view.
Provide support to other Financial Accountants if required.
Profile
Requirements
- Capable of working autonomously but also works well within a team, supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge
- Highly motivated to understand how systems and processes work, but not afraid to challenge them and bring innovation and change.
- Ability to focus on detail and accuracy, as well as understanding the bigger picture.
- Good knowledge of local statutory accounting rules regulations.
- Good communicator, able to explain complex technical accounting to non-accounting customers in an easy way.
- Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
Desirable
- Experience in an accounting or finance function in an international setting.
- Proficiency in any of the following languages: Italian/Spanish/Dutch/German/ French.
Job Offer
Competitive basic salary + package