Financial Accountant

Zeiss Group

United Kingdom
Chartered or certified accountancy qualification
Proven experience with sap erp system
Full end-to-end month-end close ownership
This critical role drives best-in-class accounting and tax practices within the Carl Zeiss Vision UK finance team

Job Summary

  • This critical role drives best-in-class accounting and tax practices within the Carl Zeiss Vision UK finance team.
  • The incumbent is responsible for leading month-end close processes, preparing tax returns, and supporting annual audits.
  • The position offers an opportunity to optimize financial reporting processes while providing proactive coaching to the accounting team.

Matching Summary

This critical role drives best-in-class accounting and tax practices within the Carl Zeiss Vision UK finance team.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Chartered or Certified Accountancy Qualification
  • Proven experience with SAP ERP system
  • Full end-to-end month-end close ownership
  • Knowledge of FRS101 and IFRS standards
  • Experience coaching accounting team members

Nice-to-have

  • Data visualisation tools like Power BI
  • Understanding of credit control operations
  • Resilient and open to change mindset
  • Continuous improvement methodology experience

Key Requirements

  • Degree qualified or equivalent
  • CA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA certification required
  • Hands-on SAP experience mandatory
  • UK VAT filing knowledge preferred

Work Rights

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