What you're looking for:
Brilliant global agri-food business, highly respected in their field, creating sustainable solutions to optimise food production and maximise producer profitability,
Their mission is to improve the health and performance of people, animals and plants through nutrition and scientific innovation. To support this mission their Rutland location, seeks a Shared Services Accountant with strong language skills (French or German), as part of a new business launch in Switzerland.
What we're looking for:
This is an amazing opportunity for an ambitious and passionate part qualified or newly qualified Accountant to further their career, in a dynamic and forward thinking organisation. One who can demonstrate a strong presence across the world.
What you'll be doing:
Ensure accurate and timely month end reporting across the shared service companies, including:
Maintain clean general ledgers, ensuring balance sheet accounts are reconciled fully and reconciling items are addressed and cleared on a timely basisAssist in the review and update to the shared services allocations based on discussions with department heads on a quarterly basisPreparation of monthly budget vs actual financial analysis to be presented to shared service department headsPrepare quarterly cashflow statements as required for group reportingAssist in the preparation of the annual shared services business plans and quarterly reforecasts for senior management and business group finance leadsMonitor Company cashflows, act as internal credit control, ensuring intercompany invoices are settled in a timely manner such that sufficient funding is in place to meet payroll and tax deadlines, and surplus funds are placed on depositPrepare monthly Company and Group VAT returns as requiredAssist in the submission of other tax and statutory returns as required Qualities you possess:
A shared passion of working togetherExperience in agriculture or food preferred,Being bilingual or multilingual would be an advantage.Highly competent in the fundamentals of accountingMeticulous and strong attention to detailDeadline oriented, good time management and organisational skillsProficient in Excel and the MS office applications suiteProven organizational skills with the ability to properly prioritize projects and simultaneous deadlines.A team-focused attitude with an ability to build consensus and alignment.The ability to adapt and remain flexible in a fast-paced and high pressure environment.Curiosity and openness that reflect the desire to learn and grow. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!