Job Description

With over 50 years of experience in the European market, our company is 90 years old and present in over 160 countries. We are a team of dedicated people focused on delivering the highest quality products to our customers at the best possible price.

To support our European team, we are looking for a Senior Accountant (m/f/d) full-time based in our office in London, Chiswick as soon as possible.

Tasks

• You actively support the European team (Germany, France and the UK) in the management of the general ledger including accrual postings, accruals, VAT and account reconciliations
• Preparation of monthly financial statements
• You actively support reporting to the parent company
• Participation in the preparation of the annual financial statements
• Further development of accounting systems, processes and posting logic in coordination with superiors, auditors, and colleagues
• Responsible for monitoring and posting all business transactions by legal and internal Group requirements (financial accounting, accounts payable and

accounts receivable)

• Handling electronic payment transactions
• Regular account maintenance, reconciliation, and clarification
• Preparation of evaluations and reports as well as submission of advance VAT returns
• Contact person for our employees, the sister company to be supported, auditors and tax consultants

Requirements

• Coordination and communication skills and assertiveness
• Analytical thinking and careful way of working and solution-oriented
• Ability to work in a team and a strong hands-on mentality
• High level of commitment and personal responsibility
• Willingness to shape the optimization and implementation of processes
• Completed business studies or completed commercial vocational training with additional professional qualifications
• Relevant experience in the field of balance sheet accounting, knowledge of the UK GAAP, (ideally the US GAAP or French GAAP) financial statement security and knowledge of tax law
• Experience in the use of common accounting programs and secure knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
• Sound knowledge of an ERP system, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365

In addition to a pleasant and collegial atmosphere, we offer you an international working environment, short communication channels, the opportunity to help shape a fast-growing company and to develop both professionally and personally.