Accounting Manager Northern Europe, Services

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Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

The position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the accounting operations of RES Energy Services Limited, its Irish Branch and other Services entities in Northern Europe, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and the implementation of effective accounting practices.

Reporting to the Regional Head of Accounting, Services, the Accounting Manager prepares and submits VAT returns, prepares the financial statements and supports the Group Tax Department with corporation tax. The role works closely with the group reporting, tax, treasury and business finance teams, and with external auditors and tax advisors.

Please note that this position requires you to be office-based three days per week.

Accountabilities

• Reporting: Prepare and review the statutory financial statements under IFRS and the monthly group reporting.
• UK VAT: Prepare, reconcile and submit UK VAT returns to HMRC under Making Tax Digital, including reverse charge, imports and adjustments, and keep VAT records and reconciliations to the general ledger.
• Irish VAT and RCT: Prepare and submit Irish VAT3 returns and the annual Return of Trading Details (RTD) through ROS, and review the VAT treatment of Irish sales and purchases, including the domestic reverse charge for construction services. Operate Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) as principal contractor through eRCT, including monitoring RCT deducted by customers.
• Other Northern European countries: Coordinate VAT and tax compliance with the local tax advisors who submit the returns.
• Corporation tax: Support the Group Tax Department with the UK (CT600) and Irish Branch (CT1) corporation tax returns, preparing the information and schedules they need, including capital allowances, quarterly instalment payments and current and deferred tax provisions.
• Audit coordination: Coordinate external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings. Prepare necessary documentation and schedules for auditors.
• Process improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting function to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Compliance: Make sure Group policies and procedures, as well as local regulatory requirements, are followed across all entities.
• Financial analysis: Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making, including cost analysis and performance metrics.
• Cross-department collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.
• Period closing: Oversee the monthly closing calendar to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Accounting processes: Perform necessary accounting entries to accurately reflect the company’s financial position during each monthly closing, including payroll entries, provisions, sales advances, and…