ECCO Safety Group is the world's largest manufacturer of commercial and emergency vehicle warning and safety products - Come and join the team helping businesses to protect lives across the globe!

We are a big company with a family culture and collaborative work ethic. We value our employees, and their engagement and motivation are our top priorities.

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to be based in our EMEA Head Office in Leeds.

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the business to implement and maintain efficient and diligent financial practices.

You will prepare financial reports and cash flow forecasts, manage tax and perform internal audits, and provide financial information to other departments to enable them to make informed budgeting decisions.

Responsibilities

• Issue timely and complete financial statements to Group timescales
• Coordinate the preparation of the Year End Reporting Packs and Tax Packs
• Manage the annual audit process, including the preparation of end of year accounts files and audit schedules
• Provide any information related to audit in a timely manner and be the go-to person for any questions
• Prepare and review financial statements for all UK entities and ensure timely sign off
• Perform tax calculations, submissions and payments (Corporations tax, VAT, payroll taxes)
• Drive continuous improvement and development of controls and processes
• Assist with the production of monthly management accounts, including the closure of monthly period end accounts and variance reports.
• Balance sheet and intercompany reconciliation and review
• Prepare cash flow forecasts.
• We believe in great team work and sometimes this means we help others to make things happen; therefore, this list isn't exhaustive.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working as a financial accountant
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Deadline-oriented
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships
• Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail

Desirable

• ACCA/ACA qualified
• Previous experience working to IFRS and UKGAAP accounting requirements
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We offer

Aside from the opportunity to work for a leading global, forward thinking innovating company that is growing. We offer the following remuneration for your hard work and commitment:

• Competitive Wage.
• Flexible Working.
• 25 Days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Healthcare.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Bonus.
• Great working environment.
• Death in service benefit of 3x annual salary.