Role Overview:

The Financial Accountant role is a critical position in the Finance team which will report to the Financial Controller & work closely with other members of the senior management team. A key part of this highly visible role is to provide business data and analysis to managers within the organisation to assist in business decision-making and control and to summarise and present key issues as they arise. We are looking for someone who is naturally curious, thrives on solving problems and is eager to make a real impact on our business.

Key Duties

Preparing timely and accurate monthly management account statements (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow) for the overall business.
Manage month end schedule to ensure time frames are understood by all other functions and their relevant contributions are provided on time.
Work closely with the Financial Controller to ensure that month end is completed to an excellent standard in a timely manner.
Monthly analysis of overheads, liaising with budget holders & reporting variances to senior management including commentary for board packs
Review and approval of manual journals for trainee accountant
Manage and control of key balance sheet accounts monthly and quarterly across multiple divisions, including the reconciliation of intercompany transactions and corporation tax.
Co-ordination the completion of balance sheet reconciliations across finance teams.
Manage the Group Reporting and consolidation process
Responsible for annual consolidated financial statements
Review and approve of payroll files/bank reconciliations/creditor reconciliations monthly.
Review and approval of bi-monthly payment runs on the bank including the setup of new beneficiaries.
Take a lead role in the annual external Audit for all companies.
Manage and minimise financial and control risk.
Play a key role with the improvement of SAP ERP System and provide process training to other team members to ensure correct processes are followed.
Actively participate in on-going finance related IT developments, collaborating in a cross functional team. Be an innovative thinker with a willingness to suggest new ideas to complement and enhance existing processes.
Develop and implement optimised and standardised routines, tools, and processes to drive performance within the finance function.
Lead and develop junior members of the team, offering guidance and support.
Support the Financial Controller and VP of Global Finance to meet the business needs, as required.
Involvement in ad hoc projects as required.

Key requirements:

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 3 years PQE
Exceptional communication skills, strong focus on customer service both internal and external, self-starter with the ability to embrace change and process improvement
Experience in a high-growth environment, preferably in a PE-backed fast-moving-consumer-goods (FMCG)
Experience reporting into senior management.
Demonstrated curiosity and a passion for continuous learning.
Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage several priorities at once.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with a strong desire to succeed.
Excellent attention to detail and has experience working under tight deadlines.
Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to develop & nurture relationships across the entire business.
Continuously strive to improve how we operate through streamlining processes or eliminating inefficiencies.
Proven record of achievement, with specific examples of process improvement achievements
Experience in a large ERP system is an advantage
Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills are a significant advantage
An analytical, proactive thinker who can delve into detail to capture, summarise and present key issues
Fluency (spoken and written) in English is mandatory

Why work for us?

‘The WaterWipes Way’ is underpinned by our Values of: Bravery, Excellence & Respect
We look for individuals who will drive acceptable actions and behaviours that will reflect our vision and values.

WaterWipes offers all the benefits of an established global brand, along with the exciting possibilities of an organisation that lives and breathes change.

There are so many reasons to join us on our ambitious journey to becoming an iconic global brand. Check out our careers page to find out more !

Financial Accountant

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