Financial Accountant at MillerKnoll in London, England, United Kingdom

Financial Accountant Location: UK - London Why join us? Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone. International Financial Accountant Location - Union Street, London Hybrid working Job summary To carry out month-end and year end-activities as required, assisting with management reporting Weekly & monthly sales reporting Balance Sheet reconciliations Sales commission calculations Credit Control Prepare VAT Returns Respond to customer payment queries as required Assist with year-end audit Assist Finance manager with ad-hoc analysis tasks, liaising with key stakeholders across the business as required Working closely with AP to advise on allocation of customer receipts & other reconciliations To work within the requirements of the company’s Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental management systems. Specific responsibilities Month & year end – including but not limited to accruals & prepayments, fixed assets, FX journals, AP/AP recs & producing reports for Finance Manager Weekly sales reporting – Produce and report on regional sales (invoicing & backlog) to sales leads Month end reporting – including but not limited to OPEX reviews, variance analysis vs plan & preparation of schedules for reporting tool uploads Timely production of full balance sheet reconciliation pack for FM review Commission – Calculations for Europe & APMEA regions, including dealing with follow up queries, posting accrual and preparing payment pack for HR Credit Control – Chasing aged customer debts, liaising with sales leads, sending statements and review with FM Quarterly VAT return preparation and submission including monthly reconciliations. Assisting FM with preparing year end audit pack and other year-end tasks as necessary Regular review and follow-up of customer accounts as required to ensure accuracy, reasonable aging, and audit support purposes. Company requirements Health & Safety; ensure that safe working practices are followed. Attend safety briefings, as requested. Take responsibility for your own and your co-workers safety in accordance with The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999 Compliance; ensure compliance with business systems, processes, certification schemes, regulations and legislation relevant to the scope of your role. Support internal quality controls and audits to demonstrate compliance. Job holder requirements Good Excel skills Strong knowledge of double entry Experience of multi-currency environment Experience of VAT returns Able to work on own initiative Able to work to deadlines Able to prioritise tasks Willing to be part of a progressive finance team with great opportunities for professional development Company values Leadership – leading by example Purpose – energy and drive Beliefs – integrity and trust Design – problem solving Connections – relationships Growth – continuous improvement Performance – achieve standards Who We Hire? Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities. MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  careers_help@millerknoll.com.