We are currently looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance department on permanent basis. The Financial Accountant is a key member of the International Finance function in supporting the delivery and efficient operations of the International Finance function. The role holds key responsibilities for accurate and timely financial reporting for Optos PLC, France and GmbH.
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Support the periodic close for Optos international business units.
- Month end reporting and analytics across Revenue and COGs, Payroll, Bonus & Overheads, ensuring accruals and prepayments are recorded correctly.
- Responsible for Balance Sheet reconciliations, ensuring these are accurate and completed on a timely basis.
- VAT and other tax compliance for the UK and other EC territories, including Intrastat & Sales reporting.
- Oversee specific areas including Finance Leases and ROU accounting, Fixed Assets & Deferred Service agreements.
- Support Line manager on matters relating to legal entities throughout the International Region, including reporting, statutory accounting, audit and tax compliance.
- Support the Financial Controller in the preparation of the statutory accounts, accompanying notes and assist with any audit queries.
- Finance lead for the systems and applications, identify enhancements with a view to automating processes.
- Responsible for key controls to ensure compliance with J-SOX.
- Support Internal Audit processes.
- Compliant Pro interface for finance.
- Supports the maintenance and updates of policies & procedures.
- Continuous improvement and refinement of processes to improve efficiencies.
- Preparation and submission of ONS returns.
- Other general accounting duties.
Minimum qualifications
- Actively studying towards a Professional Qualification in Accountancy – CIMA, ACCA.
- Positively contributes to a high performing team environment.
- Takes ownership and focuses on delivering operational excellence within an International, regulated industry.
- Critical thinker with a logical and structured approach to problem solving.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent IT skills, with the ability to manipulate large data sets, produce accurate & cohesive reports for management.
- Demonstrable relevant experience in a similar role.
- Previous experience of statutory accounts beneficial.
- Previous experience of MS Dynamics systems beneficial.
Benefits
At Optos, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
Equal opportunities employer
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, age or protected veteran status.
