Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Financial Accountant to support the finance function of a growing international distribution group with multiple European subsidiaries. The role will support monthly management accounts preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, multi-entity VAT compliance, inventory accounting, and group consolidation processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing monthly management accounts.
- Post accruals, prepayments, and month-end journals.
- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare and reconcile European VAT returns and Intrastat reports.
- Reconcile inventory between CIN7, Xero and stock valuation
- Reconcile intercompany balances and support consolidation adjustments.
- Support system improvements and financial process controls.
Key Skills & Experience
- Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
- Multi-entity experience in distribution, stockholding, or product-based businesses.
- Current working experience of VAT principles in UK & Europe.
- Strong balance sheet reconciliation experience.
- Working experience of Xero.
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS.
- Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
Why us
- Career progression within a dynamic, expanding business
- Work with market leading brands
- Flexible hours & Healthcare plan
- Free onsite gym, paddle tennis & parking
- Modern office facilities with café & free healthy snacks always available
About us
ALBERT ROGER GROUP is the leading pan-European distributor of health, beauty and personal care products, enabling fast and profitable access to over 12,000 stores across hypermarkets, supermarkets, drugstores, perfumeries and specialist chains.
With operations in 14 countries and exclusive partnerships with 20+ global brands, AR Group drives market share expansion, speeds up time-to-market, and delivers strong financial results.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Canteen
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bracknell RG12: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a recognised Accountancy qualification? ACA, ACCA, CIMA
Experience:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
