Financial Accountant - Guide, United Kingdom - Euro Garages

Euro Garages

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Guide, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Role:
Financial Accountant

Location:
Blackburn, BB1 2FA - Office Based

Hours:
Full-Time / Permanent

Salary:
£45,000+ dependent on experience & Bonus Scheme

What will my role look like?

Our Benelux Finance Team is expanding and we have a new opportunity available for a Financial Accountant In this role you will be required to produce monthly management accounts in a timely and accurate manner; and ensure controls and processes and EG accountingpolicies are adhered to.

This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced accountant who is looking for a long term career within a successful organization

What would my main responsibilities be?

Producing the management accounts for the relevant EG brand in accordance to the reporting timetable.
Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are prepared on a monthly basis, and that all balances are correct and differences investigated.
To become the main point of contact for Ops managers for financial support and queries on P&Ls.
Variance and trend analysis by site, by brand.
Production and posting of key journals including accruals, prepayments, accrued and deferred income.
Support the commercial finance team with information and performance analysis to assist decision making for local teams.
Assist in budgeting and forecasting process.
Develop robust processes and controls to ensure risks are managed appropriately in line with Group requirements.
Support in the production of accurate monthly and quarterly flash results for Financial Planning and Commercial teams.
Assisting in yearend statutory audit process.
Working closely with operational manager to optimise performance, control cost and improve profitability.
Investment Appraisal for future acquisition targets.
Other ad hoc projects as required by CFO, Finance Director or Financial Controller.

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.

Fully qualified accountant
Minimum 45 years of experience working within a finance function with high volume transactions
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Excellent knowledge of Excel
Ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities
Willingness to learn and be part of a team

Advantage:

Multisite experience either hospitality or retail would be an advantage
SAP Experience

Benefits & Rewards

EG Cares is our benefits & rewards scheme, it's our way of saying thank you to our EG family in recognition of the continued support and commitment you deliver every day.

Competitive Annual Leave:

We know our employees work hard so we offer competitive annual leave allowances so you can enjoy well deserved time off work

Work Anniversary Awards:

We appreciate how loyal our employees are and to say thank you we reward colleagues when you hit milestones

Employee Discounts -You will be entitled to 15% off our food-to-go brands and 10% off our retail stores, not only this our EG Cares platform entitles you to exclusive discounts at a variety of clothing / retail stores, restaurants, cinemasand much more

Free Parking:

We have free onsite parking at our Head Office in Blackburn which is safe and secure with 24hr CCTV

Waterside Cafe:

With the opening of our new head office we are revolutionizing lunch time with a state of the art employee area for colleagues to relax, dine and unwind. In house Chefs will freshly prepare meals from a large menu incorporatinga variety of different cuisines which will change daily, and meals will be provided at incredibly low prices

Employee Assistance Programme:

Telephone counselling and confidential support for personal / legal / medical / health and wellbeing issues is now available 24/7 for our employees through our EG Cares Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance-At EG Group, we believe employees can be their best when they feel supported and have benefit plans that give them security and peace of mind

Learning & Development -We are committed to helping you develop new skills to be the best version of you

Our People -You will work alongside our amazing employees, have fun and be a part of our family

Free Eye Test -As a valued EG Employee you will be eligible to receive a free eye examination every two years

Progression & Career Opportunities -We look to promote and progress our employees within the business and we are very passionate about internal progression As the business expands it opens new opportunities for growththe opportunitiesreally are endless with Euro Garages

Compassionate Leave -We care about our employees and offer 3 days paid compassionate leave

Who are EG Group?

We are leading global independent fuel station and convenience retail operator with operations at over 5,600 sites across Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, North America and Australia.

The group has enjoyed significant growth, with 2020 revenues exceeding $21bn as well as serving over one billion customers annually.

Dedicated to serving the convenience needs of today's busy consumer, whether it is Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice orFuel, we have a global network of accessible sites where customers can stop and shop.

Through our strong brand partnerships, customers can access various offerings across our network, including brands such as LEON, Cooplands, Starbucks, KFC, Subway, Greggs,SPAR, and Burger King.