EMEA Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an EMEA Accountant to join a market leading global business based in Slough. You will have responsibility for the Netherlands entity which will include payroll duties and EMEA cash collections/cash flow analysis. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your knowledge and learn new skills as well as improve existing skills. As the EMEA Accountant, you will be a key member of the team and will be responsible for some high-level tasks, including monthly reporting, VAT returns preparation and submission, inter-company costs recording and account reconciliations.

Responsibilities:

Raising all monthly customer invoices for ad-hoc order basis
Dealing with internal queries about payments on invoices
Monitoring aged debtors alongside credit controller in accordance to payment terms
Preparing payments to suppliers and staff ready to be paid by the controller
Managing and posting company credit cards
Managing aged creditors and highlighting any issues
Dealing with ad-hoc PL account queries from staff and suppliers
Setting up new suppliers on the system
Posting invoices to the correct job codes / overheads
Processing staff expenses according to internal business rules/budgets
Daily bank postings of customer receipts and supplier payments when required
Daily bank reconciliation when required
Weekly preparation of cash flow forecast
Preparing Netherlands related and European VAT Returns/Intrastat returns
Reconciliation of stock movement where required (training will be provided)
Stock valuation management where required (training will be provided)
Daily cash forecast reporting to corporate team using a standard template
Weekly cash flow forecast processes with wider EMEA accounting team
Weekly analysis of cash collections result per collector and per entity using a standard template
Month-end schedule preparation ie. Fixed assets, Prepayment and Accruals.
Completing month end reporting processes including Management reports and supplement commentaries.
Completing intercompany reconciliation with other entities in the group on a monthly basis
Ad-hoc finance queries and tasks
Assisting with external statutory audits and other year end tasks.
There will be supervisory responsibilities in this position of junior AR/AP staff.Requirements:

My client will consider individuals currently studying towards a professional qualification, fully qualified or qualified by experience
Possess at least 3 years experience working as an accountant
Prior knowledge of European Accounting Rules is advantageous
Multi language skills besides English is highly beneficial but not essential (i.e. Dutch and German)
Proficient bookkeeping and organizational skills
Quick to learn financial software package
Excellent excel skills is essential
Good communicator with personable approach and ability to build strong relationship with all levels of staff/customers as required
Highly organised and passionate, ensuring that work is completed to a high standard
Be flexible and versatile and have 'can do ' approach
Be able to acquire and apply new skills quickly, work independently and take ownership for own work
Self-critical regarding deadline and accuracy of workYou will enjoy working in a supportive and friendly team whilst receiving a competitive package and study support. You will enjoy hybrid working and an office location that is easily accessible by public transport and benefits from free car parking on site.

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Location: Chalvey, GB

Posted Date: 11/25/2024