Financial Accountant

Job Description

What you'll do
•Preparation of full Statutory accounts under UKGAAP, including Strategic
Report
•Take a lead on external & internal audits
•Ownership for quarterly SOX controls review process
•Perform all accounting for internally developed Intangible assets and build
new reporting for monitoring performance in this important area of the
business
•Account for all Payroll entries, calculate PSAs, holiday & bonus accruals
•Preparation of employee commission calculations on a monthly and
quarterly basis. Streamline the Commission Scheme processes and
develop further controls for appropriate approvals & documentation
•Lease accounting
•Cashflow forecasting & foreign currency hedging
•Timely and accurate financial reporting & disclosures to corporate finance
•Oversee multi-currency intercompany accounts reconciliations
•Oversee Balance sheet account reconciliations
•Take ownership for maintaining robust internal controls and developing
them further as business continues to grow both in size and complexity
•Complete Office of National Statistics surveys
•Continuous improvement of Finance processes, financial reporting &
internal controls
•Participate in special projects as required

What you'll bring with you
Strong technical accounting skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Highly organised
Ability to stay calm under pressure
Excellent written communication skills
Empathetic and authentic
Inquisitive and interested, drive to 'get to the bottom of the things'
Self-motivated and diligent, continuous improvement attitude is a must
Qualified ACCA or ACA with at least 2 years of financial accounts experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
USGAAP experience is desirable

Henry Schein is committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment in all spheres of its operation. Henry Schein UK Holdings strives to operate a policy of equal opportunity and not discriminate against any person gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.