Financial Accountant, Burton on Trent - UK 1 1 1
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at PirelliTyres. Burton on Trent · £45,000–£50,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Prepare reporting for fixed and variable cost centres, and handle the transactions behind those figures
- Contribute to annual planning and forecasts while supporting the business teams you cover
- Complete month-end balance-sheet accounting and oversee central headquarters recharge entries
- Support monthly group figures and annual statutory accounts, provide tax details, and coordinate with auditors
- Improve control checks and accounting processes, alongside other tasks as they arise
What you bring
- You hold an ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification, with at least two years of post-qualification experience
- You have UK-based accounting experience that includes financial accounting, VAT and tax
- You bring strong technical accounting knowledge, understand internal controls and are highly proficient in Excel
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits a qualified accountant who can interpret figures, communicate conclusions and build relationships across the organisation. The full-time schedule is 37.5 hours across five days, with three days in the office and two at home under the hybrid policy. New starters work on-site full-time at first. UK work eligibility is required.
From the employer
Job Scope
Reporting directly to the Financial Accounts Manager, and working as an integral part of the UK Financial Accounting function, to provide accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting, while assisting with and driving process improvements.
Roles and Responsibilities
Working as part of the Head Office Financial Accounts team, responsibilities will include the following:
- Financial Accounting and control for fixed/variable cost centre reporting as well as managing underlying transactional processes where relevant
- Support with preparation of annual management plan and forecasts
- Work with and supporting business functions in your areas of responsibility
- Financial accounting and month end closure of areas within the balance sheet
- Financial accounting and control of central HQ cost recharges
- Support with monthly group reporting and preparation of annual statutory accounts
- Preparation of information for tax purposes where relevant
- Auditor liaison
- Drive internal controls and process improvements
- Ad-hoc work as and when required
Required Qualifications and Aptitudes
Education
- Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA with 2 years PQE
Experience
- Relevant accounting experience covering financial accounting, VAT and tax within a UK organization - essential
Essential Skills
- Good technical financial accounting skills with knowledge of internal controls
- A high proficiency in Excel is essential.
- Experience of SAP is very desirable, although training will be given
- Good analysis skills, able to interpret data and then communicate findings accordingly
- Able to establish and develop relationships at all levels within the organisation
- High level of attention to detail
- Resilient and flexible in the approach to work and enthusiastic in outlook
- Able to work under pressure, often with changing demands / deadlines
Salary for this role will be £45k - £50k, depending upon qualification, skills and experience.
Employee benefits include:
- 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Pension scheme with linked life insurance
- Service-related payment
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted tyre vouchers
- Bike to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
- Car purchase scheme (salary sacrifice)
The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week over 5 days. We have a Smart working policy (hybrid working; 3 days in the office and 2 days at home), although any new starters to the business will be required to be in the office on a full-time basis initially.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
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