Financial Accountant

Company Description

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe.

Welcome to Bosch.

Bosch UK and Ireland, we are one of the world's leading global suppliers of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT, and Business Solutions.

We have always focused on improving the quality of the life of people, providing newer revenue-generating opportunities, and improving operational efficiencies for enterprises through an array of solutions. With our unique ability to offer end-to-end solutions that connect Sensors, Software, and Services, we enable businesses to move from the traditional to digital or improve businesses by introducing a digital element in their products and processes.

Job Description

The Financial Accounting department of Robert Bosch UK & IE in Denham are a team with responsibility for a wide and varied range of accounting, general ledger, compliance, tax and treasury activities. We aim to provide a high level of satisfaction to our customers as well as an enjoyable and supportive yet challenging, environment in which to work.

The purpose of the role is to ensure reporting deadlines are achieved in a busy environment and workload is prioritised accordingly to achieve the highest standard of work which involves technical accounting knowledge.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Reporting:

• Management of month end processes and reporting for Robert Bosch Ireland Ltd (RBIE)
• Ownership of the Balance Sheet including the reconciliation process using Blackline
• Preparation of GR/IR quarterly write back & reporting.
• Preparation of IFRS year-end pack for RBIE and supporting the team, where required, with year-end reporting tasks.
• Preparation of Interim Financial Statements reporting pack for RBIE and supporting the team, where required, with quarterly reporting tasks.
• Providing timely response to auditors’ requests during IFRS and local UK GAAP audits
• Preparation of CF02/09 reporting packs

Taxation:

• Coordination (TP officer role) and completion of Transfer Pricing (TP) documentation.
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns, RTD returns.
• Preparation and submission of Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERP) via ROS
• Monthly Tax Compliance Checks
• Preparation and submission of EC sales
• Completion of annual Corporation Tax requests for RBIE (IFRS and local GAAP)

Netting Coordination:

• Management of UK Netting processes for Group reporting in line with Netting Calendar
• Processing of UK netting settlements in Barclays.net and recovery from RO

Bank & Cash:

• Review and manage bank mandates.
• Preparation and submission of cash flow forecasts for UK & IE consolidation
• Administration of the Barclays.net on-line banking system
• Management of Barclaycard process & on-line system
• Management of E-Banking Guidelines in line with Central Directive
• Preparation of year end bank confirmation reporting

Shared Services:

• Conclude escalation queries for GL raised by Romania & Bangalore (GSA centres)
• Daily management of interface and relationship with each GSA

Others:

• Cross functional responsibilities:
  • IFRS16 contract management REFX for RBGH RBGB RBIE
  • GL Account determination for corrections and validation checks in Simplify!BonaPARTe
  • Fixed Asset Inventory support role 1 RBGB RBGH RBIE
• Deputy to Role 2
• Manage Ad- hoc projects related to tasks contained in Job description.
• Supporting Finance Assistant Manager and Finance Manager

Qualifications

• A part qualified accountant studying towards either ACCA or CIMA
• Extensive previous experience in a similar role
• Technical Accounting skills under IFRS is fundamental
• Strong all round knowledge and experience of all aspects of finance and accounting
• Prioritises work accordingly to meet and adheres to deadlines
• Positively minded to work on own initiative and unsupervised as required
• Be an effective and confident communicator across all levels, both internally and externally
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programmes, in particular Excel
• SAP experience is essential

Additional Information

On offer is a competitive salary and pension contributions. With a great package of benefits including annual bonus, a health cash plan, life assurance and other discounted benefits. We will also provide many opportunities for personal and professional development.

• Denham Office
• Full Time 37.5 hours
• Hybrid working

We welcome applications from a range of candidates but please note that to apply for this position you must have the right to live and work in the UK from the start date of the role and for the duration of your employment.