Job Description

This position is ideal for an ambitious, experienced professional who seeks to join a growing firm. This position will also provide the opportunity for independent initiative and judgment to improve accounting processes, procedures, financial reporting and growth in a corporate accounting environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the month end closing process and preparation of monthly management accounts & board reports for ePac Plants (UK and Europe) for review with senior management.
• Work with plant management & Senior Accountant on budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Analysis of monthly general ledger account activity, journal entries, accruals, variances to forecast, balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset administration
• Review of costing and profit margins on sales
• Calculations of work in progress and supervision of stocktake processes
• Reconciliations of BI and CRM information to sales
• Supervision of accounts payable process and accounts receivable billing process
• VAT return preparation
• Maintenance of various spreadsheets via Google Sheets to support financial transactions and analysis of various expenses.
• Bank reconciliations and cash flow management
• Assist in preparation of audit work papers for year-end audits with outside auditors
• Respond to internal and external customer requests as appropriate.
• Assist the company in implementing and executing company policies and compliance procedures
• Other corporate accounting duties or supervision of duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in developing policies and procedures to improve ePac’s operations and transparency in reporting
• Support the implementation of the ERP system
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently. Detail-oriented and demonstrates a “can-do” positive attitude. Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment. Self-starter with solid organizational skills and the ability to effectively. manage multiple priorities or reprioritization of projects. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent spreadsheet skills. Advanced knowledge in spreadsheet. development with an understanding of database concepts. Knowledge of MS Dynamics Nav/Business Central is a plus. Corporate Accounting or experience a plus. Knowledge of G Suite a plus. Knowledge of Concur Expense & Invoice a plus. Must be able to adapt to an ever-evolving technology landscape. AAT qualified or above, CIMA, ACCA or ICAEW preferred. 5+ year’s experience within an accounts team.