Job Description

The role will report to the Financial Controller and manage a small team taking ownership of the general accounting for the UK business and being responsible for the month and year end activities.

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead and co-ordinate both the month and year end reports and processes, ensuring that all deadlines are met as required by HQ and the European finance team
• Business partnering with cost Centre managers, providing month end reviews, commenting on variances to budget and forecast, challenging costs and highlighting potential future issues
• Provide cover for monthly VAT returns (including EC Sales List and Intrastat) and corporation tax returns
• Managing and coordinating external audits, working with Group Auditors to ensure tight deadlines are met
• Provide key support in the preparation of the yearly budgets and periodic forecasts
• Line management of the general accountancy team

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities