Financial Accountant - Ipswich, United Kingdom - MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (UK)

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (UK)

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Ipswich, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Financial Accountant

Full time, permanent (Ipswich)
We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join us within our Finance department supporting the Medlog business area.

The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of financial compliance and reporting of an UK entity.

Providing preparation and analysis of working papers relating to month end and year end reporting, PSA, Corporation Tax, VAT and Carbon reporting.

Ensuring compliance of financial standards and legislation are met.

_MEDLOG is an inland intermodal and logistics company, part of the MSC Group, operating around the world with a presence in over 70 countries and over 15 million TEU handled._

_As one of the world's geographically widest logistics and supply chain provider, MEDLOG continues its growth focusing on investment in its own assets, such as inland logistics platforms, warehouses, trucks, locomotives, barges, all strategicallylocated, facilitating logistics efficiency for the benefit of our customers._

Core responsibilities:

Work with the finance management team to Improve profitability and cash flow through the execution of effective financial control
Produce statutory accounts in accordance with the relevant accounting principles and legislation
Prepare the audit working papers for the yearend including Group reporting and intercompany
Complete the month end reporting including the preparation of working papers and managing Group reporting closure
Ensure compliance of financial standards and other financial legislation
Ensure tax compliance and associated reporting. Including supporting UK SAO requirements, VAT, Employment Tax, Corporation Tax, Tax Strategy and Transfer Pricing
Prepare working papers for PSA, Corporation Tax and SECR
Prepare the VAT return
Complete Office for National Statistics Surveys
Undertake full monthly balance sheet reviews investigating and resolving any issues

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

Qualified accountant in either ACCA or ACA
Able to operate effective reporting standards in line with IFRS and FRS 10
Proven interpersonal, communication, written and analytical skills
Proactive approach whilst looking to make continuous improvements
Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
High attention to detail and accuracy
Advanced Excel skills

Added value:

Experience in different fields and topics is always valuable, so if you happen to have any of the following expertise it may be viewed favourably:

Knowledge and experience of SAP Financials
Consolidated Accounting
Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Power BI

What can we offer to you?

Competitive salary
Hybrid Working
Generous pension scheme
Discounted gym memberships
Strong focus on wellbeing (Mental Health First Aiders, wellbeing podcasts etc.)
Professional and personal learning and development opportunities
Flexible holiday scheme for permanent employees to buy and sell up to 1 week
Income Protection Scheme for longterm absences
Life Assurance
Discounted holidays with our sister company MSC Cruises
Free parking

Diversity & Inclusion

Here at MSC we are led by our five core values and with one of those being 'equal opportunities', we strive to create an inclusive and positive work environment where you feel that your opinions are respected, heard and matter.

We place strong emphasis oncaring for our people and if you feel that you have passion, a determination to learn and have assets that you can bring to our team we encourage you to apply, as you may just be the person that we hire.