Financial Accountant Full Time

Full Job Description
Reporting to the Finance Manager and working within our UK Finance Team this role would be an ideal opportunity for a recently qualified Accountantthat has a Commercial mindset and a desire to fully immerse themselves into the business.

There are many aspects to this role, however some of the keys areas of responsibility consist of the following areas:

Supporting the Finance Manager with legal/taxation and complaince topics
Supporting the Finance manager with commercial topics that drive the short/mid/long term objectives of La Prairie UK
Being a business partner to sales and marketing, supporting on a variety of commercial topics
Leading the company’s financial accounting, reporting and controlling activities
Leading the improvement and development of the processes, focussing on financial accounting and controlling

Qualifications/Requirements:

Degree in buiness administration, economics or finance with a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA/ACA/ACCA)
An experienced, competent, Financial Accountant, who is able to demonstrate a commercial mindset
Previous experience of supporting on commercial topics / projects in a true business partner capacity
Ideally will have strong experience in VAT/ Tax with an ability to learn quickly
Entrepreneurial attitude and ability to operate in an international and changing environment
Highly analytical and able to work with complex information with ease
Well organized, proactive and efficient personality as well as trustworthy, reliable, flexible
Able to work well as part of a small, capable team and build strong relationships cross functionally within the business
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for use with internal and external partners
Fluent in English and strong knowledge of SAP and MS office programs

We look forward to receiving your application.

La Prairie Group