Job Ref: 213939782

Date: 2021-06-09 16:11:50

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Financial Accountant
Location: Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3SX
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
DEKRA is the world’s leading vehicle testing and inspections organisation, with over 42,000 employees in more than 50 countries.
The core activities of the global DEKRA business involve vehicle inspections and testing, automotive solutions and claims management.
Working as part of the Finance Team in a busy Finance department based at Head Office, you will take responsibility for supporting the Finance Director with day-to-day finance tasks as well as overseeing all UK management reporting and reviewing nominal ledgers.
This role covers, the following 2 UK companies DEKRA Claims Services UK and DEKRA Loss Adjusters & Surveyors.
This role requires meticulous attention to detail and commitment in meeting deadlines.
You will also be required to deputise for the FD on a regular basis, working closely with the UK Managing Director and the MD’s of each of the 2 business units.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Monthly reporting to Group (within WIRE) as well as monthly management reporting. This includes analysis of variances month on month and having a full understanding of any variances from budget
* Experience of Revenue Accounting, both Accrued and Sales in Advance
* Regular inputs to WIRE for the Group’s Forecast cycle and Budget cycle
* Production of Cashflows & monthly inputs into Group Treasury system (TIP)
* Reconciliation of control accounts in all companies (including inter-company recs & bank recs)
* Regular review & ownership of the nominal ledger to ensure accurate GL postings, both across the P&L and Balance Sheet
* Formal month end procedures implemented, followed and completed on a monthly basis
* Timely and accurate production of the monthly management accounts within set guidelines
* Reconciliation of all control accounts with all discrepancies investigated and rectified
* Deliver Business P&L info to MD of each business on a monthly basis, so they fully understand all Revenues and costs.
* Reporting on Aged Debt and DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) on a regular basis (minimum monthly)
* All reports to be produced in a timely manner and in a comprehensive format to allow analysis of sales and expenditure (with Project P&L’s)
* Leading on all inputs into CUNO as part of IFRS 16
* Reviewing costing options for Business Development Proposals
* Oversee enquires and supply of information for other departments within the company
* Management & production of year-end audit file and information requirements to deadlines set
* Dealing with all Companies House Finance matters to ensure we are always compliant
Essential Knowledge and Experience:
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
* Sage Line 50 Accounts
* Use of Excel at an intermediate level
* A wealth of experience within a similar role
You will possess:
* Careful attention to detail and strong organisational skills
* A high standard of written English and excellent grammar
* Excellent numerical skills with the ability to analyze information and prepare reports
* A hardworking and reliable attitude, able to work autonomously but collaboratively
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
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