Job Description

Vacancy No

VN145

Contract Type

Temporary (FTC)

Employment Type

Full Time

Workplace

Slough, SL1 3SA

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Overview

Key senior member of UK Finance team with ownership for the accurate filing of statutory accounts, tax returns, payment of taxes and related compliance for all BABW countries operated by the UK Office (UK, Ireland and EU) and the effective management of the Accounts Payable team.

Responsible for the production and filing of statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, duty submissions and other required submissions for the companies registered in the UK, Ireland and EU.

Accountabilities

Leadership

Manage one direct report- Accounts Payable. Ensure the effective running of the Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets. Utilises strong leadership and management skills to lead and develop both finance and non-finance teams to meet targets. Identify and implement improvements in the efficiency of the processes across the Finance team. Recommend when external expertise is required and propose then implement agreed solutions for the benefit of BABW. Maintains a positive and motivational style in all communication and actions to promote productivity and ownership. Proactively seek personal learning and development opportunities to build leadership skills and enhance individual performance.

Statutory Accounts & Taxation

Ownership of the production and filing of international statutory accounts and corporation tax returns in UK and Ireland. Includes ensuring all statutory accounts and corporation tax returns are produced to the relevant country's accounting standards and in accordance with their filing deadlines. Key point of contact between UK Finance team and external auditors for each country. Responsible for maintaining statutory and taxation entries within Microsoft Dynamics 365 accounting system. Prepare and submit VAT returns utilising Making Tax Digital software in the UK and in Ireland Ensure compliance to all legislation and accounting standards necessary in each country in which BABWUK operates. Ensure the BABW UK and US Finance teams are informed where a country's accounting and tax legislation/treatment differs to the US. Advise teams on accounting best practices in UK and Europe. Responsible forecasting estimated tax owed, filing the necessary documents and ensuring that all payments are made on time to the relevant agencies in each country. Develop and maintain accounting treatment and payment of intercompany balances between countries. Includes royalties, management fees and franchise income.

US Finance Support & SOX Compliance

Work with the US tax team on the development and maintenance of the transfer pricing policies used between countries. Involvement in tax planning with the US Finance team. Responsible for SOX compliance for UK teams, working with 3rd parties on SOX testing and maintenance of SOX documentation and other requirements.

Management Accounts & Balance Sheets

Manage monthly postings related to Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets and Payroll. Investigate queries and provide commentaries for monthly results pack. Participate in month end meetings with the Senior US Finance team to review the financial results for UK. Complete balance sheet reconciliations, providing all necessary support and analysis. Ownership of cashflow forecasts and management of foreign currencies for UK, Ireland and Denmark. Responsible for bank payments in multiple currencies.

Other

Support the Deputy Controller & Treasurer, Global and BBAW management team in building and submitting annual business plans/budgets, quarterly forecasts etc. Responsible for applying store bonus and incentive scheme rules and calculating bonus/incentive scheme payments to be monthly for UK & Ireland store associates. Manage filings, reporting and payments related to import duty on goods imported into the UK and exported to the EU. Advise and support the business on legislation changes. Provide advice and support on company secretarial duties. Responsible for ensuring the company is compliant with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) reporting and submissions in the UK, Ireland, and EU. Organise the store inventory counts in conjunction with the US Finance team and external auditors Lead projects to drive efficiencies and compliance. An advanced user of Microsoft Dynamics 365. Any other duties as may be reasonable requested.

Person Specification

ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent with five years plus post qualification experience years. Three years plus of financial experience in a management role, with a proven, successful track record of delivery results to deadlines in a multi-national company. Previous experience of the production of statutory accounts under FRS102, UK VAT returns and filing submissions on HMRC and Companies House online portals. Strong management and partnership skills. Self-sufficient with experience of managing their own and others workloads. Ability to prioritise and adapt workloads based upon the needs of the business. Exceptional analytical and organisational skills, data-driven process-based decision making - able to identify opportunity, solution and see execution through to result. Able to add value across functions with partners at multiple levels up to and including Board Level. Personal and professional integrity, with a powerful, motivational work ethic. Ambitious and success oriented.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is the leading and only global company that offers an interactive make-your-own stuffed animal retail-entertainment experience. Founded in 1997, the company currently operates more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores worldwide, including company-owned stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland. We are proud to have been recognised as a Times "Top 100 Best Companies to Work For" for 3 years.

Contracted Hours (per week)

40.00

Salary (per hour)

Salary