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 work

You 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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