Financial Accountant

Summary

Join Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) as a Financial Accountant! This role requires a detail-oriented and highly organized individual with a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting. You will manage general accounting duties, assist with financial statements, and ensure compliance with accounting regulations for UK and EMEA legal entities. The position involves month-end close activities, revenue recognition oversight, audit preparation, and tax compliance. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and experience with ERP systems are essential. RWC offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth within a global organization.

Requirements

• An analytical, skilled problem solver with the ability to take a problem and, using relevant financial and operational data, prepare relevant analyses to support decision making
• Resilient, able to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple stakeholders
• A keen willingness to learn and develop new systems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level) and financial modelling
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large data sets, identify trends, and present actionable insights
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all financial reporting and analysis
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Proactive in identifying issues and providing practical solutions
• Ability to work effectively within a team, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Ability to understand complex accounting concepts
• A qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or part qualified with relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies
• Month end close activities for UK and EMEA legal entities including accruals, prepayments, SG&A areas, intercompany and inventory valuation
• Working knowledge of lease accounting under IFRS16
• Oversee revenue recognition process, ensuring processes for recording and paying rebates are robust
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of annual statutory financial statements
• Prepare and assist with internal and external audits
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of tax filings and reports
• Assist with corporation tax compliance
• Preparing supplementary schedules for the EMEA entities
• Perform general ledger maintenance, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Provide financial insights and reports to management as required
• Support the finance team in streamlining processes and improving overall financial efficiency
• Support the European Accountant with reporting on UK business’s financial performance in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) for Group consolidation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders through the sharing of knowledge and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP is desirable