Assistant Financial Accountant Statutory Reporting

Job Purpose

To provide comprehensive support to the UK finance team and to assist the Senior Finance Manager Statutory Reporting;

• in the preparation and submission of the VAT and corporation tax related statutory filings within the Recordati group with the help of tax advisors
• in the preparation of the statutory accounts
• in the reporting of actuals and forecasts to the group treasury team
• in the completion of tax audits and other ad hoc projects

The Recordati group consists of the following entities - Recordati UK Ltd, Recordati Rare Disease UK Ltd, Recordati Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Recordati Korea Co Ltd and Recordati Netherlands BV

Key Accountabilities

Key Activities / Decision Areas

Prepare monthly and quarterly VAT returns and reconcile to the TB

Prepare information for tax packs as requested by external tax advisors

Assist with VAT and income tax audits

Maintain schedule of returns to be filed for each country

Assist in preparing supporting documentation to prepare statutory accounts

Assist in checking the statutory accounts before director approval

Report cash movements as required to treasury department

Assist in preparing cashflow forecasts

Assist in reviewing and clearing down intercompany balances

Quality Systems Requirements

Maintain an understanding of Recordati’s working practices and SOPs and keep up to date with training requirements.

• Part qualified accountant working to complete exams.
• Basic book-keeping knowledge.
• Experience of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience of preparing VAT returns. Basic understanding of VAT.

• Experience of working in international company
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure

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