Financial Accountant (Maternity Cover)

Financial Accountant (Maternity Cover) 

£40,000 per annum  

Louth, Lincolnshire 

Full time  

Fixed term contract (15 months) 

The Company: 

Coveris is a leading European packaging company that manufactures flexible and sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most respected brands With our technical expertise and know how, we develop sustainable, protective packaging solutions that contribute to the lives of millions every day. 

Job Overview: 

A maternity-cover vacancy has arisen within the Louth Finance Team for a Financial Accountant to take responsibility for the Ledgers and maintain Coveris accounting policies. This role is for a fixed term of 15 months, working 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. You will play an important part of the Coveris films business. 

Duties: 

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  To support month end and year end close process. 

  
  


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  Complete monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations. 

  
  


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  Control of accrual and prepayment calculations 

  
  


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  Creation and posting of General Ledger journals 

  
  


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  To assist in the AP and AR completion and keeping ledgers up to date. 

  
  


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  Maintain financial controls 

  
  


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  Liaise daily with other departments and report to Central Finance timetables. 

  
  


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  Responsibility for CAPEX control and reconciliation. 

  
  


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  Reconciliation of Intercompany balances. 

  
  


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  Completion of various statutory returns. 

  
  


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  Identify areas of inefficiency and propose solutions for improvement. 

  
  


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  Assisting in year-end audit. 

  
  

Requirements 

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  QBE or P/Q accountant 

  
  


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  Several years’ experience of working within a Finance Environment 

  
  


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  High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and general IT experience. 

  
  


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  Preferable experience of working Microsoft Navision or similar accounting package 

  
  


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  High level of accuracy and attention to detail 

  
  


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  Good prioritisation and time management skills 

  
  


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  Able to demonstrate a strong team ethic 

  
  


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  Effective and skilled communicator. 

  
  


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  Self-starter with good work ethic and commitment to the role 

  
  

What we Offer 

As well as rewarding salaries and a dedicated workforce, Coveris pride ourselves on looking after our staff and providing the right environment for individuals to develop and grow their experience that can help you in your future careers. 

Benefits: 

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  Staff Canteen 

  
  


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  Cycle to work scheme 

  
  


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  Health & wellbeing programme 

  
  


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  Life insurance 

  
  


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  On-site parking 

  
  


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  Referral programme 

  
  


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  Store discount