Financial & Compliance Accountant

Could you be our new Financial & Compliance AccountantAre you an experienced finance professional looking for your next challenge Do you have a strong accounting background excellent organisational skills and a drive to make an impact If so this could be the role for youWe have a fantastic opportunity to join our Finance team in a pivotal role reporting directly to the Financial Controller. Youll be taking ownership of the Revenue Accounting function supporting both UKG and John Sands and working closely with teams across the business. The role also incorporates some statutory and compliance work.Who are we looking forYou should be a confident organised self-starter with an eye for detail and a passion for process improvement. Youll need excellent communication skills to liaise with colleagues and external contractors and the ability to prioritise your workload effectively to meet deadlines.Key ResponsibilitiesStaff responsibility for one direct report an Assistant Financial & Compliance AccountantResponsibility for all Revenue accounting areas in UKG and John Sands including those aspects handled by the Assistant Financial & Compliance AccountantResponsibility for John Sands statutory and tax compliance workResponsibility for all royalty accounting and reconciliation including income expense third-party and related-party aspectsResponsibility for monthly results submissions and internal reporting to AGAuthorisation of bank payments and direct debits within the online banking portals as part of a weekly rota-based approach with colleaguesPreparation/review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations within the roles area of remitAd-hoc project work as required.Key AttributesHighly organised with excellent communication skills across all areas of the businessA team player who can motivate and drive forward developmentAbility to meet strict deadlines prioritise work effectively and multi-task as requiredHigh integrity and always ensuring confidentialityA track record of driving change through process improvementStrong Excel and Microsoft Office knowledgeNear-qualified ACCA/CIMA or holding a similarly qualified by experience background.The role operates on a hybrid working model and requires flexibility which may involve working on some UK bank holidays to support the month-end close deadline.If youre ready to take the next step in your finance career and make a real impact apply today and join our teamNotes/Brief for Recruitment Team:Who we are We help make the world a more thoughtful and caring place every single day with our greeting cards gift dressings and party supplies products created for lifes big events special occasions and those saw-this-and-thought-of-you moments in life.Along with our sister company John Sands who are based in Australia and New Zealand were part of the American Greetings Corporation one of the largest privately owned greeting card publishers in the world.As the largest direct to retail publisher of greeting cards and social expression products in the UK we are the celebrations destination. Youll find our amazing products in major supermarkets high street retailers and independent stores across the UK and internationally as well as digital online marketplaces.Here at UK Greetings we take pride in being an inclusive and diverse employer - we are dedicated and committed to building a culture where difference is valued and everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work regardless of their background.Among the great benefits of working at UK Greetings are: Hybrid Working working from home and our Dewsbury offices with flexibility around start and finish times Enhanced Family Friendly Policies Employee Referral Scheme Free onsite parking at Head Office sites Employee discount shop Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme Development opportunities; offering qualifications from Level 3 to 7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Employee wellbeing support including Mental Health First Aiders Employee Recognition schemeSo if you have a passion for greeting cards and celebrations products and would love to be part of a talented team youre in the right place Key Skills SRP systems,Financial Statement Preparation,Accounting Software,Hyperion,Financial Report Writing,GAAP,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Regulatory Reporting,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Financial Analysis Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1