Management Accountant

Hydro is a leading industrial company that is committed to a sustainable future. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses, creating a safe and secure workplace for over 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations and 40 countries. We are committed to leading the way to a more sustainable future, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways.

Hydro Building Systems UK provides aluminium doors, windows and curtain walling through our two market leading brands - TECHNAL and WICONA. As part of the Hydro Group we are focused on a sustainable future for construction and deliver this through use of our lower carbon aluminium alloys and products that meet the energy efficiency demands required to make a positive impact on the planet.

Role

This role will allow the successful candidate a unique opportunity to develop and grow their career as a Management Accountant within a large multinational business. HBS Finance operates with a small team based in the UK and a highly skilled support function based in Hungary, which is seen as an extension of the UK team. As a result of this approach HBS Finance UK are at the forefront of any new developments in Finance requested by the Hydro Group. HBS UK has been leading the way with new software implementation, and our approach has been followed by other Building Systems sites around the world. So, if you like a challenge, wish to develop your skills, be pushed outside your comfort zone, work under pressure, but still want to have fun, this role could be for you.

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will be required to undertake all aspects of a Management Accountant role and take an active involvement in any projects implemented by the Hydro group, led by the UK Finance Director. This is truly an exciting time to join the finance team of HBS UK.

The Hydro Group knows the importance of succession planning and career learning & development, and HBS UK has a history of promotion from within, rotation to different business units and secondment. Any such openings may be within the UK business, HBS global or even in the wider Hydro group with a variety of opportunities to develop your skills and experience.

The role would suit a qualified accountant looking to progress their career to the next level. You must be a forward thinker, open to making changes & willing to challenge the status quo and provide business partner support, both to Finance and the wider commercial organisation. You will need to be involved in the detail, but also understand the wider business impact.

Your Responsibilities

• Complete the monthly financial close of HBS UK using SAP and upload all the data into the group reporting tools, such as HFM.
• Take responsibility for the year end statutory audit
• Work with our extended finance team in Hungary to complete balance sheet reconciliations using internal group approved software
• Review and have a good understanding of the issues facing the UK business on the topical VAT issues such as commodity codes, intrastat reporting, and any Brexit related issues
• Work with the Duty Deferment Account and Postponed VAT accounting rules
• Be the point of contact in the UK and work with the Hungarian team responsible for the expenses claims of all employees via the Concur expenses system
• Deal with any HMRC related issues
• Full overview of any outstanding invoices not yet approved in SAP to ensure that the month end accruals are made in a timely manner
• Have full control of all fixed assets purchases, disposals and IFRS16 reporting requirements
• Have an involvement within the business for the company car fleet + Liaise with the group treasury department to ensure compliance with treasury requirements
• Full involvement with Group Internal Audit and compliance with the rules surrounding the Group's Internal Control Financial Reporting, including quarterly reporting
• Liaise with the company's insurance provider and ensure compliance with internal group insurance rules
• Mentor and help with the training of a Finance Apprentice
• Complete monthly presentations for the business and wider Group
• Approve of purchase invoices relating to Finance department activities that have a direct link into the Finance organisation
• Be the point of contact for any testing required within SAP for the Finance team in the UK
• Create new cost centres and reports with SAP
• Identify efficiencies and innovative solutions which will streamline procedures and procedures, both within the department and across the wider business
• Undertake ad hoc projects as required by the UK FD or wider Hydro group

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Salary £45,000
• Hybrid working option available, for up to 50%
• WFH 25 days holiday per annum
• Life assurance offered at 4x salary
• Industry-leading pension scheme contributions by the employer
• Employee assistance programme including
• Cycle to work scheme,
• Mental Health awareness programme and a variety of other employee offers to save money on everyday purchases
• Free on-site parking, with free charging pods for Hybrid and electric vehicles available to all employees Opportunity to participate in Group approved training programmes
• Opportunity to visit other Group facilities in the UK and overseas to enhance training and cross border collaboration with colleagues
• Longer term career succession programme within Hydro to ensure that career potential can be fulfilled either in the UK or farther afield

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