Financial Accountant

Overview

We are seeking a Financial Accountant for a 14 month fixed-term contract (mid Nov-end of Jan) to provide maternity cover, starting early November. Reporting directly into the Senior Financial Accountant, the successful candidate will benefit from a generous two month handover period and ongoing support throughout the assignment.

KNOWLEDGE: What You Know

• Professional Qualification: ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Education: Strong academic background, including GCSEs/A-Levels (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Systems Experience:

• Intermediate Excel proficiency (vlookups, sumifs, pivots)
• Proficient in other Microsoft Office tools
• Practical experience using enterprise accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Business Central, NetSuite, SAP, Xero, Sage, or similar ERP systems)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Who You Are

• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail
• Able to take ownership and work independently, as well as part of a team
• The ability to maintain great relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with high levels of accuracy
• Looks for ways to improve and challenge current ways of working

EXPERIENCE: What You Have Done

• Audit background, with at least 3 years audit experience at a top 10 audit firm
• Experience auditing or working in a large privately owned business
• Experience working in a fast paced, constantly evolving business
• Industry experience post qualification preferred but not essential

SUCCESS: What we need you to do

• Ability to step into an established setup, learn our processes during handover and then take full, independent ownership
• Be a specialist with regards to accounting, company tax & audit
• Evaluate existing processes, identify & implement improvements
• Maintain high levels of integrity and conduct

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Control & Reporting

• Detailed monthly analysis of revenue, including the calculation of accrued revenue and provisions
• Monthly staff budget variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with the preparation of the monthly management accounts and KPI reporting

Global and UK Tax Compliance

• Compiling and sending data to our tax advisors for monthly, quarterly and annual global tax filings
• Completion of quarterly UK VAT returns
• Analysis of staff entertaining to calculate the annual PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) liability
• Liaise with professional advisors across the globe to ensure tax compliance

Audit and Payroll Operations

• Monthly payroll processing in the UK and other regions, managing pension and tax submissions (US, AUS, DE, IN)
• Key audit contact for external auditors on an overseas subsidiary, managing the process from planning to final signing of the accounts

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We offer a fast-paced, fun, and social working environment where you can truly make an impact. We believe work should enhance and complement your life, which is why we provide a hybrid working model. You will work together in person a minimum of 2 days per week and work from home for up to 3 days a week.

We work hard at UNiDAYS, and we believe in fair compensation for that hard work. That’s why we’re proud to offer all employees full access to our comprehensive benefits package.

Our perks include:
25 days holiday per year increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
Competitive salaries
4pm finishes every Friday
Company pension scheme
Private health insurance (BUPA)
Dental Insurance (BUPA)
Income protection policy
Life assurance policy
Employee Assistance Program
Enhanced parental leave pay
Regular team building activities
£150 pounds towards your home office set up

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.