Your new company

Hays Recruitment is partnering with Europe's leading FMCG Business to appoint an experienced Accountant. This is a forward-thinking an dynamic business that supports collaborative work with a great culture. You will report directly to the Senior Manager (RTR) and the Group Financial Controller.

As the General Ledger Accountant, you will work closely with site accountant to deliver on the financial performance of the business unit and subsequent reporting. This role is ensuring that all relevant Sox controls are completed.

Your new role

Reporting to the Senior Manager RTR this role will be working as part of a team producing financial reporting for all business units. You will be responsible for the following:

• Reporting outputs will include monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information and associated reporting to the US business

• Input into relevant areas the monthly and quarterly disclosures.

• Complete all reporting in line with established group timetables.

• The GL accountant will develop deep knowledge across a range of areas including revenue/ cost of sales / overheads / inventory / fixed assets and deliver on these to the business.

• The GL accountant will deliver key balance sheet a / c reconciliation which will feed into the overall entity reconciliations.

• The GL accountant will complete relevant areas in relation to annual and statutory accounting.

• The GL accountant will work with other members of the finance team to ensure consistency of working across the business units and to ensure best practice is implemented and followed.

• The GL accountant will work on cross-functional projects where required, providing expert guidance from a financial viewpoint.

• Operate with the highest standards of financial integrity and demonstrate each of the company's values to a high level.

• Work as part of a highly motivated team, coaching and supporting other more junior members of the team.

• To carry out other duties that may reasonably be requested of you to ensure the efficient running of the Shared Services Centre
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

What you'll get in return

• Competitive Salary

• Office based Monday-Friday with flexible working

• Life Assurance
• Family Friendly policy
• Company pension
• Career progression
• On-site parking

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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