Financial Controller/Management Accountant
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Job Reference:JS1133121
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Date Posted:05 June 2024
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Recruiter:
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Location:Germany
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Salary:On Application
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Sector:
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Job Type:Permanent
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Work Hours:Full Time
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Contact:Joanne Stratton
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Email:
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Job Description
Our client – a rapidly growing manufacturing and distribution business based in UK and Europe – is seeking an experienced Controller to join its’ team on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting into the Group Finance Function in the UK.
Financial Controller/Management Accountant – The role
- Production of timely monthly management accounts
- Control account reconciliations and Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Accruals & prepayments
- Inventory controls
- Managing fixed assets register
- General ledger, incl. journal preparation & posting
- VAT returns
- Take full ownership of tax related obligations in Europe (using in-country local advisors)
- Preparing annual statutory financial statements (with support from in-country local advisors)
Financial Controller/Management Accountant – The Candidate
- Qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent German accounting qualification
- Wirtschaftsprüferkammer (Chamber of Public Accountants),
- Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer in Deutschland e.V. (Institute of Public Accountants in Germany, Incorporated Association),
- Ideally with experience of imports & exports,
- German accounting experience,
- Effective communication skills, confident in presenting financial information to senior management,
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.
- Able to fit into a dynamic and fast-moving accounting team within a large organisation,
- Excellent planning, organisation skills and adherence to tight deadline,
- Strong IT skills incl. Microsoft Excel (pivot charts / tables, macros, data models) and MS Dynamics 365 Business Central (ERP),
- Excellent communication skills in English and German (verbal and written).
Financial Controller/Management Accountant – The Package
· Appointment Type: Permanent
· Salary: (subject to experience)
· Hours: Full-Time office based with some flexibility
