Financial Accountant

Seiko Epson Corporation; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Watford is looking for a Financial Accountant to support the management accounting team. This role involves VAT activities, month-end SAP reporting, and budget preparation. Ideal candidates should be recently qualified accountants (CIMA/ACCA) with VAT experience in a multinational setting. You will receive benefits such as a strong pension plan, private healthcare, and hybrid working flexibility, along with the opportunity to contribute to sustainable practices.

Benefits

Contributory pension plan

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Recently qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA), or part qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) with a desire to qualify.
• Substantial experience regarding VAT.
• Previous experience of working within a multinational company desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support VAT activities and compliance in the UK and Ireland.
• Prepare and analyse actuals against Budgets/Forecasts.
• Lead month-end SAP reporting including preparing/posting journals.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

SAP experience

VAT experience

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualification (or part qualified)

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Financial Accountant will support the Senior Management Accountant and Finance Manager in delivering accurate, timely, and efficient management accounting information for both EUL and EEB, while taking lead responsibility for all UK and Ireland VAT activities.

What you will do:

Reporting and analysis

• Month end SAP reporting including preparing / posting journals and reconciliations and accounting to internal group related recharges
• Prepare and analyse actuals and variances against Budgets / Forecasts
• Fulfil European Headquarters and Parent Company (Seiko Epson Corporation) requirements for SAP and ECAS reporting of Actuals, Budgets and Forecasts.
• Assist in the preparation of Budgets and Forecasts using appropriate tools.
• Support the team’s business stakeholders on a regular basis by providing monthly and ad hoc reports on costs and expenses, support on specific systems and processes and other ad hoc requests.
• Assist with the Year End Statutory Accounts completion
• Lead in all areas of UK/IE VAT (reviewing, investigating, updating, reporting and liaising with HMRC/ROS) and assist in other tax reporting (e.g. Intrastat/ PSA/TAS)
• Provide advice to Manager, Financial Accounting on fiscal related changes in the UK.
• ONS statistical surveys including compiling & validating financial and operational. Completing and submitting all ONS returns accurately and on time.
• Ad hoc analysis as required.

Other

• Assist the Manager, Financial Accounting with ensuring that Epson remains compliant with Europe and local accounting and tax policies and legislation
• Ensure that Epson remains compliant with all EMEA and local accounting policies
• Assist in maintaining and developing EUL’s internal controls and support internal and external audit.
• Assist in the improvement of the Finance Department by developing efficient and effective new systems and procedures
• Drive processes toward Best Practice
• Provide comprehensive support to, and deputise for, the Management Accountant and the Financial Accounting Manager as required

What we ask for:

• Accounting experience
• Recently qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA), or part qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) with a desire to qualify
• Substantial experience regarding VAT
• Previous experience of working within a multinational company desirable.
• Consistently demonstrates professionalism and a can‑do attitude
• Self‑starter who is happy to adopt a hands‑on approach to complete the work required.
• Previous experience of SAP highly desirable
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including experience of dealing with all levels of management, different functional departments and HMRC.
• Experience of and commitment to meeting demanding reporting deadlines

We are keen to hear from you even if you don’t match all listed requirements, but you identify with our brand and passion for innovation.

What we offer:

You will have access to a wide range of flexible benefits including a strong contributory pension plan, private healthcare, life cover, gym membership, an Employee Assistance Programme, employee discounts on Epson and Seiko products, and more. Epson also promotes hybrid working, with a minimum of 25 days holiday per year.

We aspire to be an indispensable company, trusted throughout the world for our commitment to openness, customer satisfaction and sustainability. We respect individuality while promoting teamwork, and we are committed to delivering unique value through innovative and creative solutions.

Our commitment to the environment

We all have a role to play in building a better future. For Epson, being a sustainable company means being mindful of every aspect of our organisation – from the smallest lightbulb to the largest factory. It fuels our innovation, drives our growth, motivates our workforce and ultimately, to contribute to society.

Our people

We believe a healthy culture, strong values, teamwork and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to strive for excellence.

Our brand

Ranked by Clarivate Analytics as a Top 100 Global Innovator brand for the last seven years running. Epson is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any necessary accommodations during the application and assessment process, as well as upon joining our team.

If you require additional assistance for your application or wheelchair access to our facilities, please email [e-mail]. A member of our team will be happy to assist you.