Financial Accountant

Koura is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of fluorine based products that play a fundamental role in enhancing everyday lives. Our products are used in a vast range of applications such as the construction of towns and cities, keeping homes cool, food fresh and even in the treatment of respiratory conditions. The company is based in Cheshire and is part of the Orbia group of companies. Orbia is a Purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximizing value to our shareholders, customers and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities, buildings, agriculture, materials and transport. Orbia has operations in 41 countries with more than 22,000 employees.

Working for this multi-billion-pound market leading company as Financial Accountant means receiving a comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus, up to 9% employer contribution pension, private health care, life assurance, 33 days holiday as standard and a shutdown over Christmas. Employees can opt for up to 5 days extra holiday leave or get an additional 2% holiday bonus instead.

The company is one of the world’s leading chemical manufacturers, being the largest global producer of the specialist product manufactured across their sites. Working for a company employing leading professionals within the sector, this Financial Accountant will be working for an organisation that has ambitious growth deliverables it has been achieving and is forecast to achieve over the next few years.

Responsibilities of the Financial Accountant;

• To support the FC) on matters of accounting, tax analysis, treasury, internal control and process improvements.
• Support the FC in the collection and preparation of fiscal data and reporting including UK accounts, NL accounts, corporation tax returns, short term business visitor declarations etc.
• Assist the FC with month end ly reporting including IFRS16, review of journal entries, review of P&L and balance sheet, ledger reconciliations, tax accounting & corporate reporting..
• Support annual and ad hoc audits for both financial reporting, internal audit and grant claims.
• Manage the businesses insurance portfolio, collecting information from key business contacts and liaising with insurance brokers.

To be successful in this position as Financial Accountant we are looking for a candidate with a degree or relevant qualification within the sector – with ACA being desirable but not essential. Ideally applicants will hold good Excel and ERP skills and it would be beneficial to have previous SAP experience. Ideally applicants will have at least 2 years post qualified experience, working for a mid-tier professional services firm or big 4. SOX experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

Please apply directly for further information regarding this Financial Accountant role.