Financial Accountant

Wakefield - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to ensure the consistent delivery of accurate financial reporting compliance with tax regulations and support the overall financial management of the Valeo Foods UK role will be to work at our Pontefract 2 days a week until summer where we move to a Leeds location.

The role will focus on delivery of financial governance control planning and analysis in the following key areas:

Monthly Financial & Management Accounting (including group reporting)
Tax Controls Processes Procedures & Compliance and R&D Tax credit claim
Management and maintenance of Fixed Asset Register
Statutory Reporting Yearly Reporting & Submission to Company House
Liaising with external auditors and tax authorities

Key Accountabilities

Management of the internal month end reporting file
Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper accounting records are kept including ensuring new account codes are set up.
Completion of period-end review including monthly reporting packs for management reporting and posting period-end journals within VFUK businesses.
Completion of monthly group reporting to Valeo Group and liaising directly with them as required.
Complete reconciliation of One Stream month end numbers to internal numbers to ensure alignment.
Completion of year-end reporting requirements for UK Entities & Valeo Group.
Support preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and journals for internal controls
Provide financial insights and analysis to management for decision-making.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business operations.
Assist in ad-hoc financial projects as required.
Maintenance of group fixed asset register and adherence to fixed asset accounting policies including additions and disposals processes.
Management and development of treasury & credit control teams of 8
Preparation of corporation tax packs and liaising with Valeo Group Tax team on corporation tax computations and tax matters.
Lead the preparation of R&D tax credit claims with external advisors/consultants
Lead the preparation and submission of VAT corporation tax and other tax returns within statutory deadlines.
Ensure compliance with HMRC/local tax regulations (including Customs Duty) and monitor changes in tax laws.

Qualifications :

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA ACCA CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification at this level) with 3-5 years PQE
Experience in finance business partnering and management accounting roles partnering with both finance and non-finance teams/stakeholders to provide insights and commentary.
Experience working with ERP/accounting software (e.g. Sage Oracle IFS).
Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
Food industry experience preferred but not essential
Highly motivated self-starter inspire positive energy and able to work to achieve clearly defined goals.
Excellent time management and organisation skills necessary to balance and constantly re-prioritise ad hoc projects and workload to tight deadlines.
Good communicator and able to engage challenge and drive the right behaviour at all levels in the business.
High degree of systems literacy to facilitate automation and simplification of management reporting.
Highly analytical and inquisitive mind that can clearly identify problems and inefficiencies and search for a solution.
Ability to manage varying workloads being able to prioritise and communicate upwards to manage expectations
Ability to manage multi-faceted and multi-functional engagements in a matrix organisation

Additional Information :

What we offer you in return

Matched pension scheme
Death in service
Cycle to work scheme
Canteen
Retailer discount platform
Staff discount
And plenty more!

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

The role will focus on delivery of financial governance control planning and analysis in the following key areas:

Monthly Financial & Management Accounting (including group reporting)
Tax Controls Processes Procedures & Compliance and R&D Tax credit claim
Management and maintenance of Fixed Asset Register
Statutory Reporting Yearly Reporting & Submission to Company House
Liaising with external auditors and tax authorities

Key Accountabilities

Management of the internal month end reporting file
Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper accounting records are kept including ensuring new account codes are set up.
Completion of period-end review including monthly reporting packs for management reporting and posting period-end journals within VFUK businesses.
Completion of monthly group reporting to Valeo Group and liaising directly with them as required.
Complete reconciliation of One Stream month end numbers to internal numbers to ensure alignment.
Completion of year-end reporting requirements for UK Entities & Valeo Group.
Support preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and journals for internal controls
Provide financial insights and analysis to management for decision-making.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business operations.
Assist in ad-hoc financial projects as required.
Maintenance of group fixed asset register and adherence to fixed asset accounting policies including additions and disposals processes.
Management and development of treasury & credit control teams of 8
Preparation of corporation tax packs and liaising with Valeo Group Tax team on corporation tax computations and tax matters.
Lead the preparation of R&D tax credit claims with external advisors/consultants
Lead the preparation and submission of VAT corporation tax and other tax returns within statutory deadlines.
Ensure compliance with HMRC/local tax regulations (including Customs Duty) and monitor changes in tax laws.

Qualifications :

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA ACCA CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification at this level) with 3-5 years PQE
Experience in finance business partnering and management accounting roles partnering with both finance and non-finance teams/stakeholders to provide insights and commentary.
Experience working with ERP/accounting software (e.g. Sage Oracle IFS).
Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
Food industry experience preferred but not essential
Highly motivated self-starter inspire positive energy and able to work to achieve clearly defined goals.
Excellent time management and organisation skills necessary to balance and constantly re-prioritise ad hoc projects and workload to tight deadlines.
Good communicator and able to engage challenge and drive the right behaviour at all levels in the business.
High degree of systems literacy to facilitate automation and simplification of management reporting.
Highly analytical and inquisitive mind that can clearly identify problems and inefficiencies and search for a solution.
Ability to manage varying workloads being able to prioritise and communicate upwards to manage expectations
Ability to manage multi-faceted and multi-functional engagements in a matrix organisation

Additional Information :

What we offer you in return

Matched pension scheme
Death in service
Cycle to work scheme
Canteen
Retailer discount platform
Staff discount
And plenty more!

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

SRP systems
Financial Statement Preparation
Accounting Software
Hyperion
Financial Report Writing
GAAP
General Ledger Accounting
Accounting
Regulatory Reporting
Account Reconciliation
SOX
Financial Analysis

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About Company

Valeo Foods

At Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our comm ... View more

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