Head of Accounting

4 weeks ago

Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Ekco Full time

Job Description

About Ekco:

Founded in 2016 Ekco is now one of the fastest growing cloud solution providers in Europe

We specialise in enabling companies to progress along the path of cloud maturity, managing security, transformation and driving better outcomes from our customers’ existing technology investments.

️ In a few words, we take businesses to the cloud and back

We have over 1000 highly talented and supportive colleagues (and counting) across a number of regional offices in Ireland, UK, and The Netherlands.

About the role

We have grown at a fast pace in recent years through acquisition and we are now searching for a highly-organised, innovative and results-driven Head of Accounting UK .

The Head of Accounting will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the business unit’s accounting function. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker who can ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Head of Accounting UK

Financial Reporting

Oversee and responsible for the preparation of accurate financial statements, including consolidated financial statements that will feed into group financial statements & FP&A reporting.

Provision of key analysis into the FP&A team to assist in the monthly management reporting packs.

  • Support the Procurement / Accounts Payable Team with postings, allocations, recharges, agreeing terms etc. Overseeing the processing of expenses, credit cards and invoices from suppliers

Support the Billing manager with postings, allocations, recharges, agreeing terms etc and ensuring appropriate revenue recognition in line with group policies.

Ensure correct and consistent application of Group’s accounting policies ensure their correct and consistent application across the organisation.

Leadership

Lead, mentor and develop the wider accounting team.

Management of GL Team, providing technical guidance and support.

Internal Controls

Coordinate activities across the finance function to deliver the period end close within company deadlines.

Ensure a robust balance sheet reconciliation process.

Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) exist for all processes and are documented.

Compliance & Audit

Ensure operational compliance of VAT and taxes, ensuring transactions are processed accordingly and all returns are submitted /paid on time and reconciled to general ledger accounts;

Manage with the annual and interim audit, being a key point of contact with auditors. Coordinate the preparation of Audited Financial Statements.

Be a point of contact for technical accounting and reporting queries and review new developments in Accounting Standards and related regulatory frameworks to assess the impact on the Group.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Support FP&A with budgeting / forecasting.

Prepare/ assist with cash flow forecasts and coordinate cash optimization initiatives (AR, AP, Inventory).

Full ownership of data integrity within data submissions including identifying and investigating variances to forecast / budget and problems in divisional data submitted.

Collaboration & Ad-hoc

Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including finance, HR, legal and operations to support overall business objectives.

To liaise with the Commercial Teams on tenders, contracts, terms, rebate accruals etc.

Assist the business with any adhoc finance projects.

Systems & Process

Contribute to a strong process improvement roadmap.

Review business processes within the region to further add value and reduce reporting timelines.

Enhance efficiency and find continual improvements to reporting systems and processes.

M&A

Finance lead within region on any new M&A, working with FP&A, transformation team and business on both pre and post-acquisition, enabling smooth integration into Ekco Finance

About you

5 years’ experience working in Management/Lead function, including remote working

Highly motivated self-starter with initiative and the ability to work independently.

Ability to lead and manage change including process improvements

Responsible individual who takes ownership, makes recommendations and takes the lead on delivering efficiencies

Adaptable to a changing/fast paced working environment

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Experience of Netsuite or similar ERP system

Good business acumen and an ability to work across boundaries and cultures

Fluent English speaker

Why Ekco

  • Ekco are committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
  • We recognise the value of internal mobility and encourage opportunities for internal development & progression
  • Flexible working with a family friendly focus are at the core of our company values

Employee perks

  • ️ Time off - 25 days leave + public holidays
  • x1 day Birthday leave per year
  • A lot of responsibilities & opportunities to grow
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Learning & development - Unlimited access to learning platform
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