Financial Accountant

Our client has been established for over 40 years and has become the largest and leading UK distributor of promotional workwear and leisure clothing. With a head office in North Wales and operations across Europe, the business offers a diverse range of products and operates within a fast-growing industry. Now employing over 500 staff and a turnover of £168m. Due to further growth they have created a new role for an experienced Financial Accountant to manage the finance team and work as number 2 to the the Financial Controller. Key areas of responsibility: * Review of the monthly and annual accounts preparation across the Group * Preparation of board reports and analysis to the monthly management accounts * Authorisation of balance sheet reconciliations * Monthly accounting reconciliations - control accounts/ intercompany accounts * Analysing variances and working with budget holders to take mitigating action as necessary * Preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and forecasts * Ensure compliance with local/ European market financial laws, requirements, regulations and tax issues * Tax planning and compliance in multi jurisdictions * Build and maintain relationships with bank, auditors, tax advisors and HMRC * Challenge existing processes to develop and implement best practice * Lead, coach and develop an engaged and motivated finance team Qualifications / Experience required * A recognised professional accounting qualification (either ACA, ACCA or ACMA) * At least 3-5 years in a senior finance role * Experience of working in a global corporation and across multi tax jurisdictions would be a big advantage * Ability to manage and lead a successful team * High attention to detail * Can understand complex technical accounting and taxation concepts * Strong I.T. skills, in particular knowledge of the operation and administration of accounting systems