Jobs in Heath Charnock

Purpose:

Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the Group Financial Accountant is an important role within the group finance team. The role supports monthly reporting to the group team in India, the quarterly audits, the production of statutory accounts, corporation tax and a range of ad hoc queries. It combines sound technical accounting with hands-on ownership of key reconciliations and month-end processes, and would suit an AAT-qualified accountant, or someone qualified by experience, looking to develop within a listed, international group.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Group reporting: support monthly reporting to the group team in India, ensuring accurate and timely submission in line with group timetables and requirements.

Hyperion chart of accounts: maintain the Hyperion chart of accounts, ensuring the integrity and consistency of the group reporting structure.

Month-end journals: prepare and post month-end journals, including IFRS 16 (leases), tax, intercompany and factoring charges.

Factoring: own the weekly factoring reconciliations and reporting.

Intercompany: perform monthly intercompany reconciliations, investigating and resolving differences.

Statutory accounts & audit: support the production of statutory accounts and the quarterly and year-end audits, providing timely, well-evidenced information to auditors.

Corporation tax: support corporation tax compliance and related reporting.

Vendor set-up: manage vendor set-up, ensuring appropriate controls and data integrity.

Company secretarial: support company secretarial activities.

Ad hoc: respond to ad hoc queries and support wider group finance projects and continuous improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

Qualification:

* AAT-qualified (or qualified by experience); studying towards a professional qualification (ACCA / CIMA) is welcomed.

* Technical accounting: sound understanding of core financial accounting, with exposure to IFRS (e.g. IFRS 16) an advantage.

* Reconciliations: strong reconciliations experience across intercompany, factoring and balance-sheet accounts.

* Group reporting: experience of, or a clear aptitude for, reporting within a group; consolidation exposure is beneficial.

Systems:

Experience of Hyperion / group consolidation tools is beneficial; strong Excel skills are essential; exposure to Oracle Fusion is an advantage given the group's systems and current transition.

Tax awareness: a working awareness of corporation tax and VAT principles.

Attributes:

Accurate, well-organised and controls-focused, able to meet group deadlines and communicate effectively across the group, including with the India team and auditors.

Competencies & Behaviours

* Accuracy & controls: high standards of accuracy, with a strong controls and governance mindset.

* Continuous improvement: proactive in improving processes and ways of working.

* Communication: clear communicator, able to work across group stakeholders, the India team and auditors.

* Ownership: takes end-to-end responsibility for their areas and delivers reliably to deadlines.

Cultural Fit — Our Core Values

* Excellence: “right first time” support, service and guidance; we strive to be exemplary in all we do and to exceed expectations.

* Integrity: conforming to the highest ethical standards; our decisions are honest, fair and impartial.

* Leadership: leading by example while encouraging advancement across the organisation; the trusted “go-to” function for critical decisions.

* Teamwork: collaborative decision-making in the best interests of stakeholders, capitalising on the strengths of every team member.

* Personal growth: an environment where team members grow professionally and personally, share ideas and are recognised and empowered.

In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.

Your package will include:

* Competitive Salary

* Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions

* Life assurance

* 25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays

* Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)

* Salary sacrifice car scheme - A cost-effective way to lease a new car via salary sacrifice (subject to meeting minimum earnings eligibility criteria).

* Established hybrid working structure

* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

* Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access for you and your family to:

1. Virtual GP consultations and second opinions

2. Mental health support and counselling

3. Online physiotherapy

4. Access to CONNECTPlus long-term health condition support

5. Wellbeing and healthy living support

* Cycle to work scheme

* Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship

* Quarterly employee recognition awards

* Employee referral scheme with financial reward

* Benefits hub with employee retail discounts

* Discounted eye test vouchers

At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.

If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer