Finance Associate

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in a finance/accounting role
• Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience with accounting systems, preferably Xero
• Experience with EU and UK VAT system and transactions
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis capabilities
• Understanding of cross-border transactions, FX, and multi-currency environments
• Comfortable working across time zones, currencies and remote teams
• Salary of £29,000 - £40,000 per annum.
• Office based role, located in Southport Northwest

Optional:

• Experience in a multi-entity or international business
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Experience with landed cost accounting and international trade
• Mandarin language skills or prior experience working with China-based teams

Responsibilities

Finance Operations & Compliance

• Oversee day-to-day financial management of UK and EU-based operations
• Liaise with China-based finance team to ensure smooth reconciliations, reporting, and intercompany transactions
• Cooperate with the external accountant to prepare the company's annual financial statements and complete the audit report, ensuring compliance with UK legal requirements, including value-added tax returns, corporate tax and company declarations
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and maintain the fixed asset register
• Prepare and review monthly and year-end financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP
• Support external accountants and auditors with documentation and reporting

Management & Financial Reporting

• Monitor performance against budget.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with global finance teams

Cash Flow & Treasury

• Monitor and manage cash flow across UK, EU, and US bank accounts
• Handle currency transfers and monitor foreign exchange exposure
• Monitor Salaries and commissions for all ROW employees and budget departmental salaries.

Project & Cost Accounting

• Track project-specific budgets, actual spend, and forecast accuracy
• Reconcile landed costs and inventory movements in coordination with supply chain/logistics teams

Controls & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain finance controls and documentation for UK operations
• Support the implementation of accounting best practices, system improvements, and ERP data integrity

Note: This job description is a general overview of the typical responsibilities and requirements. Actual job duties and qualifications may vary depending on the specific needs of the organization.

About us

We are a leading international audio technology company headquartered in Southport, UK, with a global footprint across Asia, Europe, and North America. Known for innovation and quality, our products are loved by audiophiles worldwide. Our central accounting operations are based in China, and we maintain active banking relationships in the UK, EU, and US to support our global trading operations.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Finance Associate oversee the financial operations of our UK-based entity and support global coordination with our finance team in China. You will play a key role in ensuring financial compliance, cash flow management, intercompany reporting, and cross-border transactions.

This is a great career move if you are seeking:

• Excellent career growth.

• Opportunities to advance your skills and knowledge.

• A dynamic and rewarding work environment.

• A chance to make a direct impact on our operational infrastructure and enhancing business efficiency .

This role closes on Wednesday 3rd December. Shortlisted candidates will complete an initial task, followed by first and second interviews taking place during the week commencing 8th December.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Southport PR8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person