Accountant, Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting

Responsible for the day-to-day accounting and tax reporting for offices in Europe and the Middle East. This role involves adhering to in-country deadlines and providing timely and accurate information to local advisors. Additionally, you will prepare all necessary financial information and reports to meet Group deadlines.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for local accounting, tax and payroll providers
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Collate data for the preparation of monthly local accounts in accordance with local legislation
• Review accounts prepared by local accountants and reconcile
• Prepare data for monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT returns
• Prepare and review monthly payroll data, including arranging associated payments
• Complete several legal entity balance sheet reconciliations
• Co-ordinate the annual audit
• Prepare data for annual tax returns, with support from the Corporate Tax Director
• Prepare the annual plan for each location
• Prepare sales invoices
• Weekly review of cash balances, forecast payments and ensure appropriate funding is in place to meet payment and regulatory requirements
• Assist with regulatory compliance reporting as required

• Knowledge of MS Office, in particular a good working knowledge of Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent bookkeeping skills, including the ability to prepare journals unassisted
• Sound financial knowledge and background/experience, potentially working towards a qualification
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a small team
• Able to use own initiative
• Able to prioritise workload and excellent organisational skills
• Knowledge of foreign currency transactions or experience with international operations would be an advantage but not essential. Training will be provided.