Assistant Financial Accountant

ABOUT YOU:You are a detail-oriented finance professional who is ACA/ACCA part-qualified or AAT qualified, with experience supporting audits and working in a strong control environment. You have excellent communication skills, strong technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to manage deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance.Required skills and experience:Part qualified professional accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA) or AAT qualifiedProven experience of planning, preparing and reviewing auditsExperience of liaising with internal and external stakeholdersExperience of working in a strong Control environment and enforcing compliance against that frameworkMust be enthusiastic, personable and have excellent written and spoken communication skillsIndependent problem-solver/decision-maker; works without significant guidance. Able to identify root causes of issues and develop solutions to resolve issues efficientlyMust be a strong technical accountant with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detailAbility to work under pressure and deliver on deadlines, demonstrating good organisational skillsExperience in using a Finance ERP system and strong Excel skills. Experience with IBM Cognos Controller, PeopleSoft or Sun Systems would be advantageousABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYReporting to the Senior Reporting Accountant, you'll support the delivery of accurate statutory accounts and regulatory filings across UK entities. Working closely with tax, treasury and audit teams, you'll help ensure compliance, support audits, contribute to process improvements, and gain valuable exposure to a broad range of technical accounting activities.Support the on-time, accurate production of Statutory Accounts across UK entities, reporting into the Senior Reporting AccountantPrepare statutory filings, including VAT, P11D, PSA and Overseas Branch tax workingsAct as a secondary point of contact for tax queries and liaise with Group Tax teams to resolve audit-related queriesSupport the rollout of regulatory and statutory changes across the UK, including IFRS 16Assist with treasury management, including ICO loan/funding requests and dividend payment planningSupport transfer pricing queries and the Legal Entity Rationalisation programmeSupport internal and external audit activity, including liaison with auditors and Site Business Line Directors/ManagersSupport routine CMC reporting and remediation, and assist with UK audits of CMC complianceHelp issue technical guidance and policy documents, and support compliance checks against legislative and policy changesAssist with balance sheet audit and compliance reviewsPreparing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring open items are cleared timely; Reviewing the recs performed by peers and supporting clearance of open itemsManage special projects undertaken by the team on process improvement and support the statutory reporting team with audit requestsWHAT WE OFFERJoin Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.Competitive salary/benefitsDevelopment and career opportunities around the GlobeWorking in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environmentWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilities or special needs.Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.TPBN1_UKTJ