Financial Accountant

Sector:Manufacturing
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£60,000 per annum
Town/City:City of London
County:Greater London
Job ref:39695 S06
Post Date:17. 03. 2025
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About the Role

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Financial Accountant to take ownership of financial reporting, compliance, and accounting processes. This role will play a key part in ensuring financial integrity, aligning with both local and group standards, and supporting the business with accurate financial insights.

As a key finance team member, you will be responsible for financial reporting, SAP financial closing, VAT and payroll reconciliations, and intercompany transactions. You will also act as the key SAP FI user, ensuring technical compliance with group policies and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare financial accounts and manage period-end closing in SAP (R/3, S/4).
  • Coordinate with the local Managing Director and finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Oversee accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), fixed assets (FA), and VAT/Intrastat posting at both entity and group levels.
  • Perform payroll reconciliations and maintain financial accuracy.
  • Prepare the group financial reporting package in IDL, ensuring compliance with the group accounting manual (IFRS-aligned).
  • Prepare local GAAP financial statements, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Conduct continuous reviews of legal entity accounts, ensuring adherence to group accounting policies.
  • Act as the primary contact for local and group auditors, managing audit processes efficiently.
  • Provide financial analysis and reviews to support management decision-making.
  • Manage intercompany recharges, ensuring accurate posting of consolidation-relevant entries and intercompany reconciliations.
  • Support and act as a backup for the Senior Manager, Group Reporting & Consolidation, in preparing the consolidated group financials.
  • Serve as key SAP FI user, providing technical accounting support and ensuring system accuracy.

Skills & Experience:

  • Professional accounting qualification or relevant certification.
  • At least 5 years' experience in financial accounting, ideally as a sole accountant handling multiple accounting standards.
  • Extensive experience with SAP (R/3, S/4), with IDL experience as an advantage.
  • Strong data analytics, process management, and change management skills.
  • Fluency in English is essential; German fluency is a plus.
  • Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Highly structured, reliable, and efficient, with excellent communication skills.

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