Accounting Manager

An accounting manager role with an interesting business based in West London

Your new company
My client, based in Perivale, West London (currently remote due to COVID) seeks to hire an experienced, qualified Accountant who is a proactive, deadline driven, leader with entrepreneurial experience. The role will eventually be office based 4 days per week with one day Working from home.
This is an exciting opportunity for a person looking for a challenge and a role where they can have a real impact. You will work with all aspects of accounting, within a fast moving and rapidly expanding business operating across multiple countries. The role will involve providing global accounting guidance for the business, assisting in decision making as it pertains to accounting procedures, and assisting in the processing of accounting transactions for European Countries


Your new role
Work closely with various Global teams including Operations, IT, and Sales to provide accounting guidance based on accounting principles
Attend Cross-functional meetings in all regions
Process improvements including creation of processes from scratch
Communicate accounting decisions and processes across all businesses
Month End Activities and review
Sales and Deposit reconciliations
Manage bank accounts and Cash flow
Authorize supplier payments
Intercompany reconciliations
VAT Reporting
Accounting and Audit relationships
Manage Accounting team

What you'll need to succeed
Broad understanding of International accounting principles
Understanding of VAT and Sales Tax in multiple regions
Experience within a similar role demonstrating leadership
Experience in a start-up or entrepreneurial setting
Foreign currency and intercompany within a group structure
Good communication skills, with the ability to interact with colleagues and external contacts at all levels.
Excel skills essential
Working knowledge of general ledger software, SAP Business One a plus
Be keen to take on a challenging role and make improvements


What you'll get in return
Salary £55,00 - £60,000
25 Paid Holiday Days
Company Pension contribution
Quarterly Team Building
2 Paid Volunteering Days
Enhanced Parental Leave
Employee Discount


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