Financial Accountant

Financial AccountantBanbury | Permanent | £45,000 circaAre you an experienced Financial Accountant who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and working across an international finance environment?We're recruiting for an experienced Financial Accountant to join the Northern Europe finance function of a global organisation. Based in Banbury, the role will have a primary focus on the UK and Ireland, whilst also working across the wider Nordic region.This is a broad technical accounting role with responsibility for financial accuracy, quality and compliance. You'll work closely with the organisation's Shared Service Centre, reviewing activity completed centrally, identifying issues and ensuring accounting standards and controls are maintained.It's also an environment that is continuing to evolve. Processes are being developed and improved, so this role will suit someone who is comfortable working with some ambiguity, can identify where improvements are needed and is confident creating structure rather than relying on everything already being in place.The RoleYou'll take responsibility across a broad range of financial accounting activities, including:Managing General Ledger accounting and completing high-level reconciliationsSupporting month-end and year-end closePreparing accruals, cost centre repostings and intercompany/regional rechargesPreparing statutory annual financial reportsManaging VAT and corporate tax requirementsCoordinating internal and external auditsOverseeing payroll and benefits accounting, including reconciliations and journalsManaging treasury and cash-related accounting activitiesReviewing accounting activity completed by the Shared Service Centre and ensuring accuracy and qualityActing as an escalation point for more complex accounting queriesSupporting internal controls, accounting policies and compliance requirementsWorking closely with the Regional Accounting Service Manager and wider finance stakeholders across the UK, Ireland and Northern EuropeAbout YouWe're looking for someone with a strong grounding in financial accounting who is comfortable taking ownership and working independently.You'll ideally have:Strong finance / General Ledger accounting experienceExperience working with a Shared Service Centre or centralised finance functionStrong month-end and year-end experienceExperience of statutory reporting and year-end accountsGood knowledge of VAT and tax complianceExperience working with internal and/or external auditorsStrong reconciliation and financial controls experienceThe ability to identify problems, challenge existing processes and implement improvementsConfidence working within an evolving environment where processes may not always be fully definedStrong attention to quality, accuracy and complianceExperience using an ERP system; SAP would be advantageousStrong Excel and analytical skillsYou may be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE). The depth of your practical technical accounting experience is particularly important.Why Consider This Role?This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the technical side of accounting but also wants broader exposure within an international business.You'll have ownership of key UK accounting activities whilst working across a wider regional finance structure, giving you the opportunity to build international experience and develop your career within a global organisation.What's in it for You?Salary of circa £45,500Annual bonus, based on company / personal performance targetsProfit share schemeHybrid working34 days holiday (including bank hols) a birthday day off with options to purchase additional holidayEnhanced pensionPrivate healthcare and wellbeing benefitsLife assuranceEmployee discountsGenuine career development within an international organisationTPBN1_UKTJ