Financial Accountant

Job title:

Financial Accountant

Company

L’Oréal

Job description

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANTPlay a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our UK & Ireland financial reporting – including tax compliance – while contributing to exciting finance projects within a global leader in beauty.A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Prepare the UK Financial Statements in collaboration with various stakeholders across the business such as Human Resources and Sustainability Directors. Support external auditors through the audit of the statements.
• Validating and challenging balance sheet reconciliations to guarantee that financial records are prepared in compliance with UK GAAP and local regulations (inc tax).
• Support and interact closely with the Shared Service Centre, known as BEST, in Madrid to ensure end-to-end accounting services delivery.
• Support the Internal Control Director in ensuring accounting processes are in compliance with Group Norms and Charters.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely UK & Ireland corporate tax computations.Stay abreast of evolving tax legislation and regulations in the UK & Ireland, proactively identifying and implementing necessary changes.
• Collaborate closely with the tax team to ensure compliance with all tax requirements and support tax planning initiatives.
• Assist with tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, providing necessary documentation and information.
• Participate in local finance projects, contributing financial expertise to support key strategic initiatives.

WHO YOU ARE

• Educated to at least a degree level and qualified – ACAACCA qualification.
• Proven experience in a similar accounting role, with a strong emphasis on UK & Ireland tax compliance.
• Highly numerate with strong analytical skills and sound commercial acumen.

• Proactive and able to work autonomously, taking initiative with courage to drive improvements.
• Highly organized with excellent prioritization and communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to influence and inspire through clear presentations.
• Confident in challenging processes and proposing and implementing improvements to systems and procedures.
• Strong team player with a commitment to excellence and a dedication to continuous learning.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software.
• Solid understanding of UK & Ireland tax laws and regulations.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and demanding environment.

WHAT WE OFFEROur industry-leading award-winning benefits package shows how much we value our people. We know they’re at the heart of L’Oréal’s success, so we offer a fair and competitive package to help you thrive.Enjoy perks like money-saving offers, free mortgage advice, share options and an enhanced pension plan. Love our brands? You’ll get up to 60% off iconic names like YSL, CeraVe, Armani, Kiehl’s and Garnier! Because health matters, we offer private medical and dental insurance, discounted gym memberships, and onsite mental health support. We also provide enhanced family leave for all and up to 4 weeks of paid fertility leave, so you can prioritise what matters most.Learning is in our DNA at L’Oréal. We’ll help you master your role, build skills, and access top-notch leadership programs and monthly expert talks. And there’s lots more too!WHO WE AREL’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €29 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet. Experience the excitement of agility to shape the future of beauty; where diversity and purpose come together to create meaningful impact.Our Corporate Division supports the 4000+ strong workforce in the UK & Ireland. It’s a fast-paced and dynamic environment when you’ll have visibility over our 4 Divisions and play an integral role in moving our business forward. Our founder Eugène Schueller once said that “a company is not walls and machines, it’s people, people, people”. Joining our corporate teams means joining the world leader in beauty, at the cutting edge of innovation. But above all, it means becoming part of a team of talented and inspiring people.HOW WE RECRUITAt L’Oréal, we take pride in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and their contributions are valued. When we recruit, hire, train, promote or engage in any other employment practice, we are committed to being an inclusive employer regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status. When we look for talent, we welcome difference – different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and perspectives. The beauty we find in our differences gives us the freedom to go beyond. That’s the beauty of L’Oréal.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 02:05:42 GMT

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