About The Role
We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our growing team.
Responsibilities
* Analysis of financial and non-financial data with a view to identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and maximise revenue.
* Involvement in period end close activities and Management accounts preparation including P&L and Balance Sheet for a number of statutory entities.
* Analyse and make sense of complex and high quantity information to effectively solve problems and aid decision making.
* Responsibility for reconciling and reporting key costs in the P&L and business streams and monthly reviews with budget holders on same.
* Assist in preparation of year end statutory accounts for a number of group companies including consolidation accounts.
* Project work as directed by Head of Finance / Finance Director – focus on automation and process improvement.
* Mentor junior staff across various sub departments (Accounts Payable, Reporting etc).
* Key role in yearend external audit of the Financial Statements.
* Involvement in the Preparation of annual budgets and cashflow forecasts for the group.
The Ideal Candidate
* 1-2 Years PQE in practice or industry.
* Strong analytical/data analysis skills are essential.
* Ability to understand and manage complex intercompany/consolidation accounting processes.
* Experience in Group/multi-country entities is an advantage.
* Experience in SAP is an advantage.
* Strong communication skills are a necessity, with the ability to communicate effectively with non-finance colleagues in other departments.
* High level of commercial awareness and an ability to shape the future of the business and not just analyse the past.
Benefits
* - Attractive and competitive salary, reviewed annually in line with performance.
* - Benefits package inclusive of:
o - 23 days annual leave rising according to length of service.
o - Defined contribution pension scheme on commencement.
o - In-store discount.
o - Company sick pay scheme.
o - Enhanced maternity and paternity payments.
o - Life event gifts.
o - Length of service awards.
o - Life assurance cover.
o - Employee assistance programme.
o - Bike to work scheme.
o - An active Sports & Social Club.
Smyths Toys is an Equal Opportunities Employer.