Chief Accountant

Ingenico is the global leader in payments acceptance solutions. As the trusted technology partner for merchants, banks, acquirers, ISVs, payment aggregators and fintech customers our world-class terminals, solutions and services enable the global ecosystem of payments acceptance. With 40 years of experience, innovation is integral to Ingenico’s approach and culture, inspiring our large and diverse community of experts who anticipate and help shape the evolution of commerce worldwide. At Ingenico, trust and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.  

The opportunity

We are looking for a highly skilled Chief Accountant who will have ownership for the Accounting function at Ingenico UK.  The UK entity (c.£100m revenue) provides payment solutions (hardware, services, solutions) to large acquirers and distributors across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Nordics.  The role will also strongly support our German and Swiss businesses as well as our latest acquisition, Phos UK.In this role you’ll report to the Head of Finance.  You will work in close collaboration with the UK finance team as well as peers across EMEA and global finance teams, not to mention the business itself.

As a successful Chief Accountant for your scope, you enable smooth and robust financial closing process, in full compliancy with local and group accounting standards.

• Accounting positions and financial statements are fully substantiated and accepted by the external auditors.
• Stakeholders at all levels within the group benefit from your ability to guide to the best accounting treatment in line with financial strategy.
• Auditors and senior management recognize your authority as an expert in local accounting norms

Key responsibilities 

• Ensure all the accounting-related functions of the company are flowing smoothly
• Lead in identifying, developing and implementing effective internal control mechanisms and drive consistent improvements in accounting processes and routines
• Review all information collected for the preparation of the general ledger regularly to ensure its accuracy and completeness
• Prepare the annual statutory accounts and any other statutory reporting in strict adherence to accounting standards
• Participate in the preparation of reports regarding internal and external audits to ensure accurate information on annual statements is correctly projected. In this respect, you will be the main point of contact to the local auditors
• Supervise the account payables and receivable activities to ensure timely service delivery to the company, including managing a team of four
• Ensure financial issues and inquiries are addressed from internal and external customers to ensure satisfactory services
• Relationship-building is absolutely key :-  HMRC, Banks, Ingenico’s Customers & Suppliers, external auditors, professional accountancy & tax specialists, consultants;
• Ensure that all transactions are as per accounting standards and systems for compliance (e.g. compliance with Gifts & Hospitality, monitoring of business expense claims on sample basis)
• Validation and verification of payments for accuracy and accountability
• Cash Management (handling of the cash landing & factoring processes) and cash budget and forecast
• Tax Computation – quarterly Corporation tax calculations & VAT returns, and annual tax computation (in close coordination with our external advisor), R&D Tax Credit and Patent Box
• Insurance policies – working with the brokers to implement annual policies
• Pension scheme support and contract support

Profile 

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, Economics, Administration and Business Management from a recognized university
• Big 4 audit background and >3 years of work experience in similar position

Important technical skills :

• You've got a deep understanding of local and IFRS accounting standards. Ideally, you are a Chartered Accountant (CA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• You know how to prepare Tax returns (VAT and Corporation Tax), R&D Tax Credit, and calculate Patent Box relief
• You know how to prepare Statutory accounts and filing
• Significant ERP experience and advanced IT skills

Other meaningful skills : 

• Motivation and passion for making a difference within hectic business deadlines
• High standards of integrity and ethical practice
• Great sense of autonomy
• You are a good communicator and are able to communicate and interact in matrix / multi country environment

As part of our values, we embrace diversity and inclusion at Ingenico. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.

Ingenico welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We want to adapt our processes and create a safe work environment that welcomes everyone.

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