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MillerKnoll

Jun 13

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have accounting qualifications in progress, credit control and VAT knowledge, strong Excel skills, and experience in a multi-currency environment with a keen attention to detail.
  • You will manage month-end activities, sales reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns, and assist with audits while liaising with stakeholders and handling credit control tasks.

Requirements

  • Are you a working towards an Accounting Qualification, with recent industry experience, looking to grow your experience within a dynamic finance team?
  • Do you have strong credit control and VAT knowledge, with strong attention to detail?
  • Would you like to be part of a market leading, award winning and innovative design company?
  • Good Excel skills
  • Strong knowledge of double entry
  • Experience of multi-currency environment
  • Experience of VAT returns
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Able to prioritise tasks
  • Willing to be part of a progressive finance team with great opportunities for professional development

Responsibilities

  • To carry out month-end and year end-activities as required, assisting with management reporting
  • Weekly & monthly sales reporting
  • Balance Sheet reconciliations
  • Sales commission calculations
  • Credit Control
  • Prepare VAT Returns
  • Respond to customer payment queries
  • Assist with year-end audit
  • Assist Finance manager with ad-hoc analysis tasks, liaising with key stakeholders across the business as required
  • Working closely with AP to advise on allocation of customer receipts & other reconciliations
  • To work within the requirements of the company’s Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental management systems
  • Month & year end – including but not limited to accruals & prepayments, fixed assets, FX journals, AP/AP recs & producing reports for Finance Manager
  • Weekly sales reporting – Produce and report on regional sales (invoicing & backlog) to sales leads
  • Month end reporting – including but not limited to OPEX reviews, variance analysis vs plan & preparation of schedules for reporting tool uploads
  • Timely production of full balance sheet reconciliation pack for FM review
  • Commission – Calculations for Europe & APMEA regions, including dealing with follow up queries, posting accrual and preparing payment pack for HR
  • Credit Control – Chasing aged customer debts, liaising with sales leads, sending statements and review with FM
  • Quarterly VAT return preparation and submission including monthly reconciliations
  • Assisting FM with preparing year end audit pack and other year-end tasks as necessary
  • Regular review and follow-up of customer accounts as required to ensure accuracy, reasonable aging, and audit support purposes

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Financial Accountant.

Where is the location of the job?

The location of the job is Union Street, London.

What type of working arrangement is offered for this role?

The role offers hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days in the office per week.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

Candidates are expected to be working towards an Accounting Qualification and have recent industry experience.

What specific skills are required for this role?

Strong credit control and VAT knowledge, good Excel skills, and strong attention to detail are required.

What are some responsibilities of the Financial Accountant?

Responsibilities include month-end and year-end activities, weekly and monthly sales reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, credit control, preparing VAT returns, and assisting with year-end audits.

Is there a focus on personal development within the company?

Yes, the company emphasizes being part of a progressive finance team with great opportunities for professional development.

How does the company ensure compliance with health and safety regulations?

Employees are required to follow safe working practices, attend safety briefings, and take responsibility for their own and their co-workers' safety in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation.

What are the company values that employees are expected to uphold?

The company values include leadership, purpose, integrity, design, connections, growth, and performance.

Does the company support diversity and equal opportunity employment?

Yes, the company is committed to equal opportunity employment and hires qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.

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MillerKnoll

Redefining modern for the 21st century.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

MillerKnoll is a global collective of dynamic brands that design and manufacture modern furniture and interior solutions for workplaces, homes, and public spaces. The company focuses on creating innovative, high-quality products that enhance living and working environments, blending form, function, and sustainability. MillerKnoll’s ultimate mission is to design the world we live in for the better, with an emphasis on responsible production and impactful design. Their purpose is to inspire people through thoughtfully crafted spaces that foster creativity, comfort, and connection.