Accountant

1 week ago


Birmingham UK, West Midlands, United Kingdom TÜV Rheinland Europe Full time

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Accountant based in Solihull. This role will take responsibility for the provision of all aspects of financial management information to support decision making, covering financial planning, reporting and analytics.


The Accountant will manage all day-to-day AR & AP activities delivered by a combination of the TUV finance team and shared service centre and proactively manage the working capital, cashflow and cashflow forecasting.


The role will be required to liaise and build strong financial business partnering relationships across both internal and external stakeholders as well as to lead, coach and manage a small team.


Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead, develop and manage a small team including timesheet and expense approvals
  • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable including credit control
  • Work with management, project managers and consultants in respect of revenue recognition, WIP and debts
  • Ensure timely payment of supplier invoices
  • Support credit control as required in the chasing of debts
  • Assist the Controlling department with the preparation of management accounts
  • Work with the management team to ensure all costs are accounted for accurately and in a timely manner
  • Support the Controlling department with the development of financial forecasts and plans
  • Identify value-add opportunities around cost savings, increased profitability and business enhancement
  • Seek continuous improvement opportunities in relation to workflow, processing and reporting
  • Support with year-end close and audit for all entities with local and group audit
  • Support with ad hoc project work
  • Daily monitoring of all bank accounts
  • Preparation of Cash Flows and management of Working Capital across the organisation
  • Preparation of month end accruals
  • Preparation of month end journals as required including coding of expenses and petty cash
  • Review month end journals and transactions, including prepayments and depreciation
  • Manage TUV Solution’s relationship with the shared service centre in Poland
  • Work with the Controlling department to co-ordinate the month end activities and timetable
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns
  • Prepare and submit Government statistics as required i.e. ONS Statistics


What we expect of you?

  • Part Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or ACMA qualified or QBE with significant relevant experience and clear professional development
  • Significant experience and detailed knowledge across financial accounting, management accounting, reporting, budgeting & forecasting
  • Good working knowledge of VAT
  • Experience working with Auditors
  • Experience of managing cashflow
  • Experience of working with foreign currencies
  • Experience of managing a small team
  • Experience of working for a company that is project and time billing based
  • Comprehensive understanding of costing and financial management
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills and a flexible, hands on approach
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft products and advanced excel skills
  • Knowledge of SAP Hana4 FI, CO and SD is desirable but not essential



What we can offer you?

  • Hybrid work model and flexible working hours
  • Annual bonus subject to company and individual performance
  • A package of benefits: private medical care, group life insurance, workplace pension scheme, employee discounts, Salary sacrifice options
  • Well being Support
  • Work in a friendly, diverse and high-qualified team with positive and cooperative working atmosphere
  • International environment and daily usage of foreign languages
  • Real development opportunities
  • Direct communication and no formal dress code
  • Employee referral program


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