Financial Accountant

Elevation Accountancy & Finance are currently engaged exclusively on a fantastic interim Financial Accountant role with a well-established manufacturing business based in the Rotherham area. This is an interim role for 12-15 months to cover a period of maternity and provide elevated support during a particularly busy period.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will work closely with the management team and be a crucial part of the accounting function, including line management responsibilities for the purchase and sales ledger teams.

Duties & Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

* Oversee and support the operations of the companies sales and purchase ledgers team
* Overseeing the accurate and timely completion of month-end reconciliations and intergroup balancing processes by the sales and purchase ledger team
* Continuous identification when improvements can be made within the finance department, in other departments and the company's computer systems
* Provide support on preparation of capex proposals, ensuring that the financial justification has been prepared on an appropriate basis and can be substantiated
* Review of the overall capex proposal ensuring consistency, accuracy and clarity to the professional standards required
* Preparation of statutory financial statements under IFRS including preparation of supporting documentation for auditors
* Monthly engineering stores reporting
* Preparation of quarterly & annual tax information for tax advisors (UK & US)
* Review of annual tax returns
* iXBRL tagging of financial statements using Caseware
* Preparation and review of annual transfer pricing documentation
* Monitoring and preparation of information for US state taxes returns
* Monitoring compliance with tax rules including expenses
* Chair of tax committee
* Liaising with group tax department including quarterly tax reporting to group
* Involvement in the day to day operation and administration of accounting systems to ensure continuous improvement
* Review of existing systems documentation looking to implement / improve / update as necessary

To be considered for this role you MUST have the following:

* Chartered Accountant (ACA or CIMA) - 5 years post qualification
* Knowledge of the impact of working in a multi-currency environment
* Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards
* Knowledge of accounting systems including systems administration
* Knowledge of GDPR regulations
* Knowledge of Agresso accounting system
* Experience in a manufacturing environment
* IT Skills - high degree of ability to utilise Excel

This is an interim role and interested candidates must be immediately available for interview.

If you meet the criteria for this role, and are interested in being considered, please contact Helenna Hobson to discuss.