EU Financial Accountant

Company Description

XP Power is a global leader in providing essential power solutions to the Industrial Technology, Healthcare, and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment sectors. We design and manufacture power controllers, the essential hardware component in every piece of electrical equipment that converts power from the electricity grid into the right form for equipment to function. Listed on the London Stock Exchange we are a fast-growing business, serving our global blue-chip customer base from 29 locations across Europe, North America, and Asia. We are extremely proud and committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed, and Integrity. Joining our team means you’ll work in a high-performing global organisation where employees collaborate and strive to make XP Power the first-choice power solutions provider delivering the ultimate experience for our customers and our people.

Job Description

With a mix of both management accounting and technical accounting, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and qualified Financial or Management Accountant, to be able to work effectively across multiple European sales entities owning general ledger transactions through to the monthly and annual reporting to key stakeholders and audit.

We are looking for a bright and capable individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic environment and is confident with high-volume data processing and analysis.

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid model and an early finish on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for month-end close and reporting for various EU entities, including:
  • Coordinating with the bookkeepers from each region
  • Balance Sheet and Transfer Pricing reconciliations
  • Maintenance and posting of accruals and prepayment schedules
  • Calculation and posting of IFRS 9 and 16 journals
  • Intercompany clear downs and reconciliations
  • Reconciliation and posting of revaluations
  • Review of indirect and direct tax ledger codes
  • Results analysis and upload into Consolidation software
  • Preparation of monthly reporting pack and presentation to key stakeholders
  • Weekly Cash flow forecast for XP Power EU region
• Preparation and submission of two VAT returns for UK-registered entities
• Supporting local statutory audits and deliverables preparation for UK tax return
• Support the European Accounting Manager in any ad-hoc requests and project work

Qualifications

• Experience using advanced Excel features for financial analysis and reporting tasks
• Strong understanding of and ability to implement key control procedures
• Effective time management and strong organisation skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and when dealing with conflicting priorities
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment, with a strong sense of accountability and responsibility
• Desirable skills: Experience using SAP/S4HANA
• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified with at least 3 years post qualified experience

Additional Information

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.

We Also Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including

• Private Healthcare
• Pension contributions up to 8%
• 25 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day for every 5 years of service to a maximum of 30 days)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance of 4 x annual salary
• Volunteering day allowance of one day per year to participate in an environmental or community relations project

Ready to join our winning team? Apply today!