Financial Accountant

NLB Solutions are currently working alongside a global company based near Hemel Hempstead who are recruiting for a Financial Accountant. The successful candidate will report to the EMEA Finance Manager and ensure financial reporting and tax compliance are completed accurately and timely. You will contribute to smooth month-end and year-end closing processes and actively seek improvements to the overall efficiency of the finance department. The role will require someone who has at least 2 years post qualification experience in a commercial role as an Analyst/Accountant or similar role. In return the company will offer a competitive salary/benefits package and hybrid working. Duties: * Month-end Closing – one of the key members to deliver month end closing and reporting * Holding company - Responsible for closing and reporting the financial results for the holding company * Technical Accounting - Responsible for the accounting and maintenance of processes to effectively report on sales allowances, stock and IFRS 16 leases * Financial Reporting – Producing financial reports and updating accounting policies, including but not limited to production of annual statutory accounts and collaborating with external auditors * Internal Audit – Assisting the internal audit of subsidiaries and providing business process improvements * Tax compliance – Involved in tax compliance, including but not limited to preparing monthly * VAT returns in the UK and the Netherlands, providing analysis for corporation tax computations, considering transfer pricing implications, PAYE settlements and Country by Country reporting * Other compliance - Supporting compliance for banking, Companies House submissions etc Person Spec: * ACA/ACCA qualified with post qualification experience * Have a solid knowledge and understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP * Strong Excel and analytical skills are paramount * Excellent communication skills being able to explain accounting concepts and procedures to the wider business * Self-motivated and ability to work independently as well as part of the team * Previous experience in a similar FMCG multi-national industry trading across EMEA is preferred * Experience of Oracle NetSuite ERP would be beneficial