Financial Accountant - UK

Svitzer is a leading global towage and marine services provider listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. Founded in 1833, Svitzer builds on almost 200 years of experience, and our powerful tugboats and experts in towage work tirelessly to keep goods flowing, businesses thriving, and communities connected. Today, Svitzer is a leading global port and terminal infrastructure provider, serving approximately 2,000 customers in 141 ports and 40 terminals across 37 countries through a fleet of 456 vessels, and with more than 4000 employees.

General Area of Responsibility

The primary responsibility of the Financial Accountant will be to support the Svitzer UK companies monthly and quarterly reporting and oversee the adherence the monthly and quarterly controlling framework (GRC), working alongside other members of the finance to ensure the submission of timely and high quality financial data as required to meet internal/external reporting requirements.

As part of the role you will mentor other junior members of the finance team and utilise their skills to support the overall successful delivery of objectives.

This position is based in and from our Middlesbrough office, although travelling is occasionally expected in the UK and Europe.

Your main tasks will be:

• Supporting the Finance Controller in ensuring the accuracy and timelines of all financial records.

• Delivery of the monthly/quarterly/annual close processes, analysing transactions and preparing required journals including fixed asset related transactions. Working alongside other members of the finance team as necessary to ensure all deliverables are completed to a high standard.

• Ensuring compliance with group internal control procedures and support other team members with reconciliation of key Balance Sheet accounts.

• Preparation of statutory accounts for currently 3 x legal entities.  Ensure statutory deadlines are adhered to.  Be a main point of contact during internal/external audit processes.  Supported by the finance team as necessary.

• The Corporate Tax calculations are outsourced but the Financial Accountant will be responsible for providing timely and accurate data and analysis to assist in the completion of the submissions.

• Be responsible for the review and submission of VAT Return workings and associated reconciliations.  Reviewing the calculations prepared by other members of the Finance team and understanding the process to be able to deputise as required. 

This list should not be regarded as exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to deliver other duties relevant and appropriate to this role.

Required/Preferred Education 

• Qualified/qualified by experience accountant with good systems knowledge and a grasp and appreciation of strong financial controls.  Minimum part qualified ACA/ACCA.

Training and competencies

• Good business acumen having a structured and data driven mindset with a sound knowledge of financial management and analytical skills

• Extensive knowledge of statutory accounts reporting and HMRC and Companies House reporting requirements.

• Highly computer literate which extends to an ability to develop and use complex PC based spreadsheets and presentation tools.

• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines.

• We currently use Navision/Dynamics and OneStream accounting and group reporting software so experience of this software would be advantageous but not essential.

Svitzer offers:

• Competitive salary

• Annual bonus

• 25 holidays (plus Bank Holidays).

• Holiday buy-back scheme.

• Private healthcare (individual and family)

• Private dental (individual)

• Company DC Pension scheme (Company matched up to 10%)

• Onsite parking

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

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