Role purpose

We are looking to recruit a Financial Accountant to join our Financial Reporting Team in Newcastle. This will be on a 12-month fixed-term basis, to work on a specific project within the Finance Team.

As part of the role, you will deliver accurate, timely, and complete internal, statutory, and regulatory reporting which fully supports performance analysis and meets our reporting obligations. You will ensure efficient processes and the operation of effective financial controls which support the delivery of accurate financial and regulatory records, as well as actively assist in the delivery of commercial projects across the Group where relevant to the financial reporting team.

What will you be doing?

Key responsibilities will include:

• Production of the financial and regulatory return inputs for the Japan and Hong Kong branches of NorthStandard Limited and assistance with Standard Asia Limited returns where necessary, including liaising with external auditors to address queries in a timely manner.
• Development of a process to provide analysis, interpretation, and explanation of the reported numbers to finance senior management and stakeholders across the business as required.
• Financial and regulatory reporting controls are in place and implemented, which ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial records. This includes ensuring work is reviewed and appropriate balance sheet ownership is in place.
• Accurate, complete, and up-to-date financial records are maintained for the Branch, including those held in Sage X3 and SUN.
• Ensure branch TBs are appropriately owned and controlled and are reviewed at a regular frequency.
• Ensuring the Branch complies with the local tax requirements and obligations in an accurate and timely manner, through the relevant submissions and returns.
• Processes are regularly reviewed and documented to ensure they remain fit for purpose and produce the desired outcome, including continuously seeking to improve and streamline processes, where appropriate.
• Queries from the wider business are dealt with quickly and efficiently, including liaising with others in the finance team as needed.
• Regular communication and co-operation with the wider finance team, particularly the Financial Accounting & Control team and the other Branch Accountants.
• Work as part of the wider finance team to deliver a quarterly close in line with the Group reporting timetable.
• Play an active role in business projects and provide specialist financial and commercial knowledge as they relate to the branch of NorthStandard.
• Up-to-date, accurate, and complete register is held of all financial compliance activities (filings, submissions, etc.), their timetable, and status.
• The NorthStandard Branch Accountant should work effectively with the wider financial reporting team and demonstrate commitment to the NorthStandard principles.