We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our client. The successful candidate will form part of the financial team on a contract base. The role is Hybrid but will require you to be based two or three days per week in Coventry at the client's office. The team greatly values face to face interaction. It is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week. There is flexibility of start/finish times.
This role will require communicating with businesses and other finance teams in the UK, their Shared Service Centre in Europe as well as their Group consolidation team based in Europe making this a highly visible role with the opportunity to make a real impact
Accountabilities
Support the timeliness and accuracy of regular financial statements of certain UK companies and liaising with the Shared Service Centre
Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that you have a strong and full knowledge of the business to aide your impact on their financial systems.
Support of preparation of any supplemental information and analysis required on a quarterly basis for Group Accounting
Production of statutory accounts
Helping to ensure that the financial statements are technically correct and in accordance with the business accounting manual and International Financial Reporting Standards.
Support the implementation of SAP system changes/updates and process improvements, ensuring that they remain effective and efficient.
Be a key user for modules within SAP Globe (eg Accounts Payable, Receivables, Banking etc) so that colleagues can refer business queries to ensure smooth operation.
Support other team members with the administration of changes in SAP P83 approval levels, SAP GRC approvals and liaise with the business as required.
Provision of technical accounting advice and accounting support on projects and business process changes.
Liaise with Internal Audit and external auditors and the business to fully support auditsKnowledge and Skills
A degree or equivalent level qualification.
A relevant professional accounting qualification (eg. ACA, ACCA, AAT, CIMA).
Practical post qualification experience (at least two years).
Commercial awareness.
Strong technical accounting skills.
Proactive approach to problem solving.
Excellent numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data.
Strong knowledge of Accounting systems and processes.
Strong working knowledge of SAP
IT literate, with Excel being a prerequisitePlease note:
Should your application be successful, and you are offered the role, a number of pre-employment checks need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any assignment offer with our client will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure Barring Service.
This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business.
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants