Senior Financial Accountant

Backed by Swire, Argent Energy is a leading European waste-based biodiesel producer with a vision to help decarbonise transport worldwide. We believe in using waste materials only and continuously search for new waste to be turned into higher value products. We invest in people and their development as well as R&D to drive innovation in products, technologies and operational excellence. We have sites in England and Amsterdam.

Assisting in the delivery of financial reporting for the Argent Group.  As Senior Financial Accountant you will contribute to the preparation of all internal and external reporting; providing accurate financial data to assist the business in measuring achievement of its objectives. This role will have involvement in the mentoring and development of more junior members of the team.

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   Key lead in the Argent Group month end processes, identifying and delivering process improvements, ERP upgrades and module implementations.

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   Perform and review balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis, including general ledger accounts and sub-ledger accounts.

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   Preparation of statutory accounts, including notes and disclosures.

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   Being a key point of contact to the external and internal auditors.

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   Working with internal and external tax advisors to file corporation tax and VAT returns and preparation of reconciliations.

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   Working closely with stakeholders to ensure accurate classification and reporting of Excise Duty to HMRC.

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   Working closely with internal stakeholders to develop the use of automation tools to improve process and reporting efficiency and accuracy.

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   Supporting sustainability reporting requirements for Group reporting requirements.

• Internal & external tax advisors

• External & internal auditors

• Senior managers across the business