Job Description

1. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY TASKS:
• Remain up to date on new financial reporting requirements and apply these standards and guidelines using a combination of advanced accounting and technical knowledge.
• Provide expert advice and guidance in relation to any financial regulatory changes.
• Assist with interpreting and implementing new reporting amendments and standards.
• Support and train other accounting team members after new standards, policies and regulations are implemented.
• Notify any potential implications arising from any financial regulatory changes and provide advice and guidance on how to avoid them.
• Create or review the company’s accounting policies and procedures to ensure they are in line with industry practice.
• Improve the company’s policy documentation and procedures to enhance the overall quality of financial accounting and reporting.
• Implement, develop, and continually reappraise financial reporting procedures and internal controls for the purpose of maintaining accurate records.
• Support financial accounting areas to ensure delivery of key deadlines.
• Provide cover and assistance for the Financial Accountant as required.
• Use technical capabilities to assist in preparing annual reports, accounts and any other accounting documentation or papers as required.
• Prepare technical accounting papers for use in audit and by the parent company.
• Be the subject matter expert for accounting enquiries coming from the parent company or from the company’s auditors.
• Collaborate with department heads and other key stakeholders to ensure that the accounting of the company is compliant and functions appropriately.
• Streamline the accounting processes for statutory reporting.
• Ensure that accurate records are maintained; reported correctly; and analysed where required.
• Maintain a good relationship with Gauselmann Group and ensure that the UK Group is adhering to Gauselmann Group International guidelines.
• Ensure a high level of accuracy in all areas of accounting.

2. REQUIRED SKILLS
• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA) with at least 5 years PQE.
• Technically strong with knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Knowledge of HGB.
• Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Accurate, attentive to detail, with good organisational skills and the ability to follow through on projects.
• Ability to develop positive relationships and work effectively with key stakeholders.
• Ability to work with confidential information on a regular basis.
• Good communication skills, transparency, openness, and respect.
• Ability to solve problems utilising technology, strong skills working with MS Excel and SAP, advanced IT skills

3. BEHAVIOURS
• To ensure that personal conduct is at all times of a manner that reflects favourably on the department and the company and that a presentable appearance is maintained at all times.
• To promote the company in a professional and positive manner with both internal and external contacts or at any other opportunity.
• To ensure a good working environment is established in order to obtain the maximum commitment of staff.
• To ensure that the company’s equal opportunities policy is adhered to at all times and to actively discourage harassment, bullying, victimisation or discrimination of any kind against employees, management, or customers on the grounds of race, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties as required.

4. HEALTH AND SAFETY
• To adhere to all company health and safety practices and procedures. In the event of health and safety issues arising, ensure appropriate action is taken through the company’s health and safety representative or external agencies where appropriate.

5. COMMUNICATION
• To attend and conduct meetings as and when required.
• To attend periodic department meetings on agreed dates.
• To promote the company in a professional and positive manner with both internal and external contacts or at any other opportunity.
• To respond positively, promptly, and appropriately to all internal and external customer requests.
• In keeping with accepted principles of good Company practice, you may be required to undertake additional or alternative duties related to your position as directed from time to time by your Line Manager.