Financial Accounting Manager

Reporting to the Head of Accounting and Control, this key finance role will support the Controlling and Accounting function by playing a key role in preparing financial statements and ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulations. This role requires a strong understanding of international financial reporting standards (IFRSs), UK tax legislation and overseas tax legislation.,

• Preparation of yearly financial statements for group entities, including consolidated financial statements under IFRS and UK GAAP
• Preparation of half yearly financial statements for inclusion in the interim announcement
• Liaise with third parties, including but not limited to, external auditors and tax advisors, to ensure on-time, compliant submissions
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors, including co-ordinating timelines, managing audit requests and overseeing preparation of audit schedules
• Serve as the primary contact for external tax advisors, including co-ordinating timelines, managing information requests and overseeing completion of annual return
• Oversee preparation and submission of VAT returns, including overseas returns
• Manage cash requirements across the group, always ensuring adherence to the Treasury Policy
• Support cross border VAT and tax compliance in collaboration with external tax advisors
• Support the payroll team in matters of double taxation
• Support the Strategy team with grant applications and submissions, including reviewing and preparing financial information
• Oversee preparation and submission of the R&D tax submissions
• Provide accounting technical support to the business
• Support other members of the finance team
• Perform periodic reviews of the balance sheet to ensure adherence to financial reporting standards
• Support the Head of Accounting and Control in designing, implementing and improving the financial control structure
  
  Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA), preferably audit trained
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK regulatory requirements for listed companies
• Experience in supporting external auditors
• Strong understanding of intercompany accounting and multi-currency environments
• Experience with international tax legislations (mainly EU legislations)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial software, Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• High attention to detail
  
  ITM is at the forefront of the green hydrogen industry, designing and manufacturing cutting-edge PEM electrolysers that are instrumental in global decarbonisation efforts. With over two decades of scientific expertise, we've established ourselves as industry leaders in clean energy technology., As pioneers in green hydrogen technology, ITM is offering the most advanced PEM electrolyser technology in the world. Founded in 2000, ITM Power PLC was one of the first companies of its kind to be listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. Headquartered in the UK, our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is the world's first largest PEM Gigafactory in commercial operation, and home to our R&D and manufacturing. ITM Power Germany is our hub in the heart of the EU. This facility not only houses regional functions including business development and engineering, but also our Aftersales services with the ability to quickly deploy stacks., ITM is in the midst of a transformative phase, focusing on streamlined delivery and operational excellence. We're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for clean energy and our drive to make a tangible impact on the world's transition to net-zero.
You will be working with an inspiring bunch of people, encouraging each other to be the best we can. We've come a long way, join us in the next step of our incredible journey!

A competitive salary and an excellent contributory pension, 25 days holiday and a wider range of benefits including:
• Buy as you earn (BAYE) share scheme
• Birthday holiday
• Holiday Purchase
• Cycle to work scheme
• Lifestyle Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Eye Care
• Gym Scheme
• Life assurance
• EV Car Leasing
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Motor Save Scheme
• Tech Save Scheme
• Our onsite parking includes free electric car charging points
We know your career is important to you, it's important to us too, which is why we also offer opportunities for you to grow and develop your career. If you are looking to join a growing, dynamic business and want to be part of our amazing team we would love to hear from you. Our success is driven by the exceptional diversity of our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we encourage our employees to learn and grow, fuelled by mutual respect in a place where ideas flow and thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr