Group Accounting & Control Team Member (Intercompany)

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Financial Accounting & Control Team as a Group Accounting & Control Team Member (Intercompany). This is a small team which looks after a number of key responsibilities in the wider Group Finance Team at WG&S. This role would be perfect for someone looking to get some experience in a busy finance team and develop their communication, analysing and planning skills.

What you will be doing

This role will support the effective functioning of intercompany transactions across a truly global group. You will support on day-to-day transactions, as well as dealing with queries from all Business Units and other central support functions. You will provide timely and accurate reporting and reconciliations including a monthly intercompany matrix and mid-month reviews in line with a strong global control platform. Reporting in to the Group Accounting & Controls Leader, you will be a guardian of our intercompany process as well as a subject matter expert.

Our Ideal Candidate

A strong self-starter, you will ideally have experience of working in a large group and have had exposure to intercompany transactions before. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with a diverse group of stakeholders across the globe. Experience of working with large amounts of data and within a structured control environment would be a plus. This would be a great opportunity for anyone part qualified or interested in pursing an accounting qualification to get exposure to a large, fast paced, FMCG business with a global footprint.

What can we offer you?

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.