Financial Accountant

Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.

Part Qualified Financial Accountant – Statutory reporting - 12 month FTC 

Leeds / Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office (Thorpe Park, LS15) 

We are excited to add a Part Qualified Financial Accountant to our global team, with responsibility for Statutory reporting and VAT returns. This will be on a 12 month fixed term basis covering maternity. This role is crucial in managing our external financial reporting and VAT compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, exceptional analytical skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Here are some of the things you’ll do:

• Statutory Reporting: Prepare UK financial statements and reports in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies, and work closely with external advisors to prepare financial statements for European entities.
• VAT Compliance: Manage VAT, EC Sales Lists and Intrastat returns and ensure compliance with all relevant VAT regulations, across all of EMEA over multiple entities.
• Audit Support: Coordinate with external auditors and provide necessary documentation and support during audits for all EMEA entities.
• Tax compliance and regulatory reporting: Prepare all required external reports, including PAYE Settlement Arrangements, Office for National Statistics Surveys, and work with tax advisors and the global tax team to prepare and file corporation tax returns.
• Accounting and internal reporting: Ensure accurate and complete reporting for areas of the accounts such as Lease Liabilities, Intangible software, including timely submission of trial balance reconciliations.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, including IFRS and US GAAP and internal policies.
• Controls: Assist in maintaining and enhancing internal control systems, working closely with internal audit and ensuring compliance with SOX controls.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and drive financial performance. Mentor junior members of the team.

Some of the skills and experience you’ll bring:

• Education: Part Qualified or working towards CIMA/ACCA or other equivalent qualification.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on external reporting and VAT compliance, ideally with some experience of entities outside of the UK.
• Skills: Proficiency in financial reporting, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.
• Software: Advanced knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

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