Financial Accountant

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Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. 

Why Protolabs? 

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. 

For our office in Telford we are looking for a financial accountant in full time.

Assisting the Finance Manager in managing and reporting all financial transactions and records, whilst ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and regulations while preparing accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

What you'll do:

• Preparing periodic financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and cash flows statements
• Generate accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare support for corporate tax computations, ensuring adherence to UK tax laws and regulations
• Handle tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities
• Preparation of VAT Return workings and filings with associated reconciliations
• Handle VAT audits and inquiries
• Preparation and delivery of statutory accounts, statistical returns, internal and external audits within agreed timetables.
• Ensure the business is compliant with financial governance requirements
• Delivery of the monthly close process, analysing transactions and preparing required journals.
• Processing journals ensuring that all accounting entries are supported by working papers for analytical review and audit.
• Completing account reconciliations to review and clear balance sheet control accounts, including maintaining appropriate documentation to support the audit
• Inter-company reconciliations for both P&L and balance sheet accounts across multiple entities
• Monitor and evaluate financial information systems and suggest improvements where weaknesses are identified.
• Implement internal controls and management of the SOX matrix for internal and external audits
• Oversea the process and controls across sales ledger and purchase ledger
• Any further ad-hoc finance duties that may be required

What it takes:

• An in-depth understanding of accounting principles, UK reporting requirements, financial regulations, and tax laws is fundamental.
• Precision in financial record-keeping and reporting is vital to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are necessary for conveying financial information to diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborating with colleagues, auditors, and cross-functional teams is vital to achieving financial goals.
• Efficiently managing tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment is critical.
• The capability to identify and resolve financial challenges and discrepancies is valuable.
• Qualified CIMA / ACCA or working towards end of qualifications. 

What's in it for you:

• Growth-oriented company with a focus on your development journey through regular feedback and discussions
• Open and welcoming corporate culture globally
• Extensive e-learning platform with 300+ training courses and on-site sessions, including internal leadership training
• Onsite car parking, bicycle storage, and convenient public transport links
• Newly built canteen with free hot drinks
• Employee Discount scheme with savings across thousands of UK retailers
• Employee wellbeing culture with mental health support, wellbeing portal, and psychologist assistance
• Monetary-based Reward Schemes for recognition, referrals, anniversaries, and life events
• 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Life insurance policy for eligible employees – 4 x base salary

If you're interested in this opportunity, please send us your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!