Description
Volt are currently recruiting for a Statutory Accountant for a US owned global software/technology organisation based in Reading.
This role is responsible for all statutory compliance for the legal entities in the United Kingdom and driving financial stewardship of these companies through adherence and compliance to the general Accounting Policies, UK and International Accounting Standards and tax legislation.
THE ROLE:
1. Statutory Accounts
* Ensuring timely completion of the annual statutory accounts for UK and subsidiaries
* Smooth running of the annual external audit process, ensuring minimal issues and disruptions
2. Direct & Indirect Tax Compliance
* Ensuring timely completion of the annual Corporation Tax return and quarterly payments
* Manage annual processes for payroll taxes reporting/filings
* Ensure timely & accurate filing of VAT returns and resolution of VAT and duty queries
* Management of statutory commissions and transfer pricing rules
* Business partnering and active advisory on tax and commercial matters
3. Payroll, Incentives & Share based payments
* Process, review and oversight of payroll inputs and related accrual calculations
* Manage and co-ordinate monthly payroll review, approval and sign off
* Manage payroll related payments including BACs salary, HMRC and pension
* Ensuring that appropriate level of accruals are maintained for bonuses and incentives
* UK contact for share based payments ensuring the transactions are taxed correctly and accounted for in accordance with UK GAAP
* Ensuring technical information and employee communication is relevant and kept up to date
* Effective management of outsourced payroll provider
* Managed ad-hoc queries relating to monthly payroll
* Manage P11D process, working with HR and external advisors to ensure an accurate and smooth process
4. Financial Control
* Review of balance sheet accounts and ensuring Reconciliation Manager Policy is adhered to
* Review of Fixed Assets and ensure that Capital Expenditure Policy is adhered to
* Review of Employee re-reimbursements and making sure that the Travel and Expense Policy is adhered to
* Ensuring that the Travel and Expense Policy is kept up to date and is aligned to local tax laws
* Manage and complete national statistic forms
* Ensure that any changes in tax laws are reflected in the business processes where necessary
* Periodic review of marketing activities to identify any tax exposure and initiating remedial action where necessary
* Managing integration of acquisitions in UK
5. Treasury
* Maintaining relationship with local banks
* Overseeing and maintaining the local UK bank account process including processing payments, banking miscellaneous receipts and maintain appropriate records
* Review of and input into Monthly Cash flow forecasting and ensure optimum funds are available at all times
THE PERSON:
* Proven experience within a financial accounting/auditing role
* Good knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS (US GAAP also desirable)
* Corporate and employee tax understanding
* Demonstrated high level of skill and knowledge in at least one of the following:
o Statutory accounting
o External audit
o Corporation tax
o VAT
o Payroll taxes
* Good analytical skills with an eye for details
* Exceptional communication, cross group collaboration and interpersonal skills
* BA/BSc in related field
* ACA or equivalent desirable
PLEASE APPLY WITH YOUR CV