Demon Recruitment Group are working with a leading company with offices around the globe, who are seeking an experienced German Speaking Financial Accountant.
This role is 100% Office Based - please only apply if you are happy with this and the commute to Feltham is reasonable
Company Information
The company and Ultimate group of companies have executed on various M&A transactions which have increased the required scope and capabilities of the UK finance team.
Job Description & Role
The Financial Accountant is responsible for the overall accuracy and completion of financial reporting and accounting process. The role is designed to support the development of a FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) capability within the business.
The role has broad scope of responsibilities and requires an individual with high competence in:
- Processing and reviewing financial records ensuring completeness and accuracy of information.
- German taxes and general German regulations and accounting practises
- Statutory filing requirements
- Group reporting
Duties
- Facilitate the completeness and accuracy of the company's month end procedures.
- IFRS international multi-GAAP (essential)
- Systems implementation (workflow)
- FRS102 experience
- Review branch, company, and group cost results
- Accurate processing of financial transaction including recurring and non-recurring journals, Prepayments, Accrual, provisions etc
- Interpret and provide insights related to branch, company, and group cost structures.
- Production of financial results for the finance leadership or where required business leadership.
- Engagement with the general business (Commercial and Operational teams mainly) in determining financial impact of business projects/initiatives.
- Support the annual budgeting process as well as ongoing company re-forecasts.
- Lead engagement with statutory auditors and finalisation of audit files
- Providing financial guidance to a growing European finance function
- Completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Submission of statutory and tax returns as well as processing of treasury functions & foreign currency exposure management.
Essential Requirements
The Successful Financial Accountant will possess relevant experience/qualifications in the below:
- Minimum 4 year's experience in finance, accounting, audit, and related fields.
- ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification (must be a UK qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalently approved alternative) or in country (German) equivalent.
- Fluent in both German and English.
- Proficient in various accounting systems (Datev knowledge will be extremely preferential)
- Strong understanding of financial controls and governance
- Finance experience outside of an audit environment is essential.
- Strong Microsoft Office capabilities - particularly Excel, Word, and Power Point.
- Attention to detail and ability to develop own processes that ensure completeness and accuracy of customer billing and supplier costings.
- Strong analytical skills, good route cause analysis, excellent communication skills, exceptional numerical proficiency, and collaboration skills.
- Experience in International delivery and /or Logistics and transportation would be beneficial.
- The ability to harmonise financial operations, develop effective financial processes and control, guide efforts towards financial stability and promote revenue growth.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Personality
The role requires a strong analytical competence as well as matured reporting capabilities. Good planning and organisation skills are necessary to ensure all deadlines are met. Attention to detail is key to ensure high standard of work. Essential individual is self-driven and effective communication skills (verbal and written) in both German and English
Due to the level of applications we receive, we are unable to respond individually to all applications.
If you have not heard from us within 5 days of your application, unfortunately on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.
Demon Recruitment Group confirms its commitment to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Immediate Interviews available
Due to the level of applications we receive, we are unable to respond individually to all applications.
If you have not heard from us within 5 days of your application, unfortunately on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.
Demon Recruitment Group confirms its commitment to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.