Financial Accountant

A vacancy has arisen within our Finance department based in Biggleswade for a Financial Accountant.

The role contributes to the success and profitability of Liebherr-Great Britain and Liebherr-Construction Equipment Ireland by producing accurate monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual financial reports. Ensuring that all financial practices are within the framework for regulatory compliance whilst ensuring outstanding customer service at all times and working within the Company’s key result areas; Business Performance, Customer Focus, People and Teamwork, Leadership.

Your Responsibilities

•    Supporting Financial Management with corporate tax, VAT and all Liebherr International and statutory reporting
•    Reporting monthly Profit and Loss and Balance sheet information to the Liebherr Group (KON)
•    Monitoring and control of Treasury, including analysis of incoming and outgoing payments, planned payments and bank reconciliation
•    Ensuring foreign exchange risk is managed through the use of hedging
•    Reviewing and monitors foreign exchange outcomes
•    Producing monthly rolling and long-term cash flow forecasts in line with Liebherr International deadlines
•    Ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded in line with Liebherr International policy and IFRS
•    Reconciling allocated balance sheet accounts accurately on a monthly basis
•    Assisting with the internal and external audit process, providing information in a timely manner
•    Managing and maintains the fixed asset register, including all acquisitions and disposals
•    Producing, processing and monitoring the Liebherr Investment Process (LIP)
•    Ensuring submission of Office for National Statistics (ONS) data is completed in accordance with set deadlines
•    Assisting Financial Management with the maintenance and development of the company Internal Controls System (IKS)
•    Ensuring completion of Transfer Pricing in line with Liebherr International policy and structure
•    Providing assistance and support to other Liebherr-Great Britain accounting and administration employees
•    Building effective relationships with both Liebherr-Great Britain employees and affiliated companies, including the parent company, supporting the company objectives through the timely delivery of reports and associated information
•    Maintaining a reputable reputation by ensuring that all financial matters are legally compliant
•    Supporting other employees in the business to ensure that Liebherr-Great Britain achieves its targets
•    Providing  management information to facilitate informed business decisions
•    Alerting senior management to any issues / errors discovered in a timely manner
•    Identifying any improvements to systems that are required and communicate them to senior management with suggested solutions

Your Profile

The successful candidate will require the following:
•    Experience in a similar financial accounting role for a minimum of 3 years
•    AAT Level 4 Qualification or equivalent
•    Ability to use excel at intermediate to high level (to include look ups and pivot tables).
•    Able to demonstrate ability to work effectively in a pressurised environment.
•    Experienced with accounting software.

What we are offering

•    The opportunity to work with an industry-leading manufacturer.
•    Secure and progressive work environment.
•    Competitive salary and benefits.
•    Training and personal development

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Aleksandra Szczepanska.

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