Finance Officer in London)

Overview

My client is a small to medium-size company within a multinational group.They help companies and individuals to do customs clearance of goods on import and export, and provide other services in logistics. Their busy and friendly accounting department is undergoing a project to implement better ways of follow-up and account for VAT + Duties, collected by customs on importing goods by company+rsquo;s clients. They are looking for a bright, experienced individual with good analytical, reconciliation and job ownership skills to help with this task.The office is based near Heathrow Airport next to Hatton Cross underground station.Responsibilities

Processing (or supervision over processing) HMRC records of movements on CDS (Customs Declaration Service) accounts opened by HMRC for the company.Prepare and review monthly HMRC reports showing movements of amounts taken out by HMRC on goods clearance and funds contributed to the CDS accounts by the company and by the company+rsquo;s clients as pools (deposits) for future customs clearances.Process HMRC records and compare them with the company records to ensure amounts paid out on clearance are financed by clients or recovered from clients where the company uses its own funds.Resolve discrepancies between HMRC and company records for different client types.Present the CDS account balance and breakdown by individual clients’ balances to auditors as part of the annual audit.Maintain and improve existing processes, collaborate with Sales and IT, and develop mid-year presentations to smooth workflow.Take initial training and learn from knowledgeable staff with the aim of taking ownership and working independently over time.Qualifications and Skills

Excellent reconciliation skills and the ability to work both in a team and independently without close supervision.Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to express yourself clearly when reconciling figures.Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables.Qualifications such as ACCA, SIMA or equivalent are advantageous.Proven experience in performing reconciliations.Details

Salary: £35 - £45k depending on relevant experience.Contract: Initially this will be a 1-year contract.Remote work: After training period, working from home is possible.Hours: Monday - Friday, ..... full job details .....