Financial Accountant Job in B1, Birmingham, West Midlands (County)

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Financial Accountant Job in B1, Birmingham, West Midlands (County)

Job Description
Are you highly analytical with an eye for detail, delivery-focused and an effective team player? Do you want to be a part of an international finance team in a world leading company? Air Liquide UK is currently seeking an ambitious and self-motivated individual to fulfill a financial accountant role within the Industrial Merchant (IM) Division.

The role aims to ensure the quality and reliability of financial reports for local and consolidated obligations as well supporting the company’s tax and other reporting requirements. The role supports the local accounting operations in collaboration with the european shared service centre (ALEBS), with a strong focus on the stewardship of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, preparation of accurate and timely month end deliverables. The financial accountant will be responsible for the statutory accounts preparation and provision of audit deliverables for Air Liquide UK Limited and Air Liquide Limited.

How you'll make an impact:

* Month end close – support ALEBS, accrual estimates, IRIS (consolidation tool) support for other entities

* Balance sheet reconciliation – review ALEBS output and support in delivering quality/timely recs. Assess processes and identify opportunities for improvement. Ensure action is taken on reconciling items

* Audit and Stat accounts – manage audit process for ALUK and ALLTD, including statutory account preparation

* Support other group companies in statutory accounts preparation where part of the SLA

* Corporation tax – support with provision of information from statutory accounts for corporation tax returns

* Coordination of Office for National Statistics returns

* Service level agreements – draft SLA documents for review and sign off by CFO and MD

* Contribute to finance projects and challenge current processes to continually improve finance processes

* Support the wider finance community in technical accounting matters

We'd love to hear from you if:

* You are Part qualified or newly qualified accountant with experience of preparation of financial statements and managing the external audit process

* Posses Knowledge of financial systems, SAP preferable, ability to use Microsoft &/or Google office packages to a high level of competence

* Experience of working in a fast paced environment and managing many priorities/deadlines simultaneously

* Self-motivated, independent, well-organized, good attention to detail

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, with ability to confidently present and communicate to management

* Effective team player who is also comfortable working on their own to meet the team objectives

Additional Information

* Location: Alpha Tower Birmingham

* Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum dependent on experience

* Extended parental support leave

* Open to discussing flexible working

* Mentoring schemes

* Perks at work

* Dedicated talent development team to help your career progress

* Generous pension scheme

* Mental health wellbeing ambassador support

Why work for us?

Air Liquide is a global leader in the gas industry not by chance, but through our constant advances in the technological field. So when it comes to recruiting great people to join our business we take it seriously. We believe our talented people and their passion for our business is what brings success to our group.

Working at Air Liquide UK means having opportunities to evolve in an environment that actively promotes and encourages our people. We recognise expertise and offer genuine opportunities that provides our colleagues with autonomy and accountability. We believe our people are the cornerstone of our company, we care about the development and growth of our people and teams as much as the development and growth of our business.

As a business operating in sectors all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits to our customers, our company and our employees. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

“ Gender diversity is a source of value and competitive advantage, along with other forms of diversity like nationality, age, educational background. Such diversity makes us a stronger and more successful company. ”

Throughout the pandemic we have remained resilient and have even continued to grow as a strong organisation. We may adapt the recruitment process by using video interviews where possible during the recruitment process. Safety always remains our key priority

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: B1, Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Birmingham
County: West Midlands (County)
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £35000 – £40000/annum
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