Financial Accountant

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for accuracy and continuous improvement HellermannTyton is looking for a Financial Accountant to join our high-performing team and support financial excellence at our Plymouth facility.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Plymouth, PL6 5XP

Salary: Competitive

About Us:

At HellermannTyton, we’re more than just a leading manufacturer - we’re a trusted global partner in cable management, data connectivity, and network infrastructure solutions.

Since 1935, our mission has been to provide innovative solutions for all cable management needs – with customer satisfaction as our priority. Our portfolio includes more than 75,000 items, and we operate 15 world-class manufacturing facilities in 38 countries, employing over 6,000 people.

You will be joining a business with ambitious growth plans, currently undergoing a period of change to enhance our performance and seize every opportunity for greater success. We strive to be elite and are looking for individuals who share this vision.

Financial Accountant – The Role:

The Financial Accountant will be responsible for assisting with and overseeing financial reporting for the UK business. This role will involve key financial processes, compliance, and reporting responsibilities to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.

Financial Accountant – Key Responsibilities:

- Monthly accruals and prepayments

- Lease accounting

- Fixed asset accounting

- VAT accounting and reporting

- Managing the intercompany reconciliation process

- Reviewing month-end processes for payables and receivables

- Balance sheet reconciliations and reviews

- Monthly reconciliations across the three reporting systems: Aurora, Tagetik, and HFM

- Supporting the annual audit process

- SOX process controls, focusing on implementing and reviewing controls across various functions as the business progresses towards full SOX compliance

Financial Accountant – You:

- A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or working towards one

- Previous experience in a financial accounting role, financial reporting and control

- Strong understanding of financial processes, including accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations

- Knowledge of lease and fixed asset accounting

- Experience with VAT accounting and reporting

- Familiarity with intercompany reconciliations and month-end processes

- Previous exposure to SOX controls and compliance is desirable

- Proficiency in financial systems such as Aurora, Tagetik, and HFM

- Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical mindset

- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across functions

Benefits:

- Enhanced annual leave

- Enhanced family-friendly leave policies

- An enhanced sick pay scheme

- Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support, including access to counselling, an employee assistance programme, mortgage brokering services, and additional resources for you and your family

- Free on-site car parking

- Subsidised canteen facilities at our larger locations

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List for recruitment agencies and are not currently seeking additional partners. Any CVs submitted speculatively by agencies outside of our PSL will be treated as a gift, and no fees will be payable.

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