Job Description:

Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting within the Instron France legal entity. Supporting the European Finance Manager with reporting for other European entities and Business Teams.  Reporting to the European Finance Manager, based in High Wycombe.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Responsible for Instron France financial reporting activities including monthly management accounts, headcount reporting, warranty and installation, allocations, inventory, shipment reporting, trial balance reports.Complete monthly analytical review of monthly departmental expensesCreate Balance Sheet reconciliation file and ensure completed and reviewed quarterlyManage the month end accrual & prepayment entriesMonitor orders for revenue recognition and enter associated journals (with input from European Headquarters)Manage payroll entries & taxes in conjunction with external salary office. Responsible for the management of external salary office, including ensuring HR information is kept up to date including contractual informationManage fixed assets and capital expenditure approvalsManage all audits, both internal and externalManage all aspects of local statutory and tax reporting including tax calculations in conjunction with the group Country Controller’s Office and local tax consultantComplete all group reporting (US-GAAP) within correct timescales, bridge to local statutory figures and tax reportingComplete tax calculations with group Country Controller’s OfficeSupport Assistant Accountant with expense system and expenditure approvalsSupport Assistant Accountant with France AR accounting, monthly balance sheet reconciliations and aged debt reportingSupport Assistant Accountant with France AP accounting, cash and balance sheet reconciliationsComplete ad hoc reporting for European Finance as directed by European Finance ManagerSupport France office management financial queries, working with the France General Manager

Key Competencies (includes skills)

Able to prioritise and multi-taskRemains calm and patient under deadline pressureFlexible, resilient and demonstration of a positive, 'can do' attitudeStrong team player and approachableHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailExcellent communication skills; verbal and writtenStrong interpersonal skills and confidence to work at various levels of the organizationAbility to work in a matrix organisation

Qualifications

Relevant finance qualificationFluent in English and French, both verbal and written.

Key Experiences

Strong Accounting experienceGood Excel, data analysis and interpretation skills