Financial Accountant
City of London, London
Financial Accountant
- Contract
City of London, London
The details
This vacancy has now expired.
Start your job searchMy client, a leading and house name retail group, is looking to add a Senior Accountant to their vibrant team for the next couple of months. The role will focus on the technical side of accountaning with a broad range of responsibilities.
Outline of the role below:
Audits and Statutory Accounts
- Full responsibility for year-end audit and statutory accounts compliance including liaising with local accountants
- Manage the planning of interim and final audits
- Manage auditor attendance of EU wide stock-takes
- Full reconciliation of Statutory adjustments in each territory including posting of statutory adjustments
- Manage the process for setting up new entities in new territories
- Responsibility for monthly reporting packs sent to local accountants including SOCs
Intercompany
- Ownership of intercompany journals and reconciliations across all EU legal entities
- Understanding of Transfer Pricing adjustments booked within each legal entity and liaising with the US tax team for quarterly and year end adjustments processed
Corporation Tax
- Ensure all Corporation/Trade tax obligations are met in all local jurisdictions, working closely with local accountants to achieve this
- Be point of liaison between local European accountants and US tax department
- Manage preparation of annual tax packs for US tax department
Other
- Compiling uniform schedules/process maps on current financial systems to be shared with local accountants/auditors
- Review of Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Oversee bag tax reporting
- Oversee National Statistics compliance
Requirements
The role is heavily compliance focused and the successful candidate should be technically strong and be skilled in analytics and problem solving. The role should provide support, coaching and mentoring to junior staff and assist in streamlining and improving processes. The current financial systems used are Oracle, Hyperion, Microstrategy to name a few.
We also look for the below:
- Newly Qualified ACA (Ideally big 4)
- Previous experience within retail is highly desirable
- experience with one of the foloowing systems: Oracle, Hyperion, Microstrategy)
- Can work to tight deadlines and manage expectations
- Has strong communication skills and is organised
- Has a positive attitude and keenness to develop
- Is proactive and takes initiative
- Is personable and works well in a team environment
If you feel you match all the above requirements then please apply now. Due to high volumes only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for this role.
Related jobs
Salary:
£600 - £700 per day
Location:
Birmingham, West Midlands
Industry
Business Services
Qualification
Fully qualified
Market
Commerce & Industry
Salary
£350 - £450
Job Discipline
Qualified Finance
Contract Type:
Contract
Description
Marks Sattin are working with a reputable organisation in the Midlands to recruit a Group Financial Controller on a 9-12 month contract basis.
Reference
MS0307AM
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Anthony MillsAuthor
Anthony MillsSalary:
£28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Location:
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Industry
Business Services
Qualification
None specified
Market
Commerce & Industry
Salary
£30,000 - £35,000
Job Discipline
Part Qualified & Transactional Finance
Contract Type:
Permanent
Description
Purchase ledger clerk - Up to £30k!
Reference
BBBH190091
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Cameron WalshAuthor
Cameron WalshSalary:
£75,000 - £85,000 per annum + plus bonus and belefits
Location:
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Industry
Business Services
Qualification
Fully qualified
Market
Commerce & Industry
Salary
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Discipline
Tax
Contract Type:
Permanent
Description
Marks Sattin is working with a fast-growing, internationally active business in the professional services sector, seeking a UK Indirect Tax Manager
Reference
BBBH190078
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Andy CravenAuthor
Andy CravenSalary:
£80,000 - £95,000 per annum + + 3 days WFH + Bonus + Benefits
Location:
London
Industry
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Qualification
None specified
Market
Financial Services
Salary
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Discipline
Risk
Contract Type:
Permanent
Description
Credit Risk Strategy Manager - Vehicle Finance Hybrid working (3 days WFH)
Reference
BBBH190080
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Deem NaPattaloongAuthor
Deem NaPattaloongRelated articles

Teaser
Financial ServicesContent Type
General
18/06/25
Summary
The interim and contracting industry currently accounts for a third of the world’s working population and is projected to reach $500 billion in gross volume in the next five years. Why has there
by
Stephanie Teale

Teaser
Commerce & IndustryContent Type
General
01/04/25
Summary
Temporary contracts often carry an air of uncertainty, leaving many professionals hesitant to embrace them. While they may lack the long-term security of permanent positions, temporary work offer
by
Mark Korevaar

Teaser
Commerce & IndustryContent Type
General
01/04/25
Summary
Transitioning from an accountancy practice into your first role in industry is a significant milestone in your professional journey. As a newly qualified ACA accountant, you bring a strong f
by
Hannah Spears