Finance Accountant

About Us

We are Ocado Group, and we're bringing world-class automation to online grocery. Our Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) combines cutting-edge robotics, AI, and IoT within our advanced CFCs. We've mastered the single pick, transforming online delivery for our global partners. Join us and be part of a team pushing the boundaries of retail technology.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Financial Accountant to drive financial reporting, internal controls, and operational finance across multiple legal entities. You will take a lead role in managing period-end and daily accounting cycles, ensuring the integrity of financial data through rigorous analysis and stakeholder collaboration. Beyond core reporting, you will optimise working capital and transactional processes while spearheading continuous improvement initiatives to evolve the finance function.

Requirements

• Supporting the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules, including reconciliation and alignment with HQ’s ERP system
• Supporting monthly, half-year, and year-end close processes in line with group policies
• Coordinating local period-end close timetables,
• Working with external accounting providers to prepare accounting entries and provide supporting documentation
• Be the contact for employees supporting queries on application of travel and expense policies,
• Performing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Drafting invoices and the ability to review contracts, with strong attention to detail
• Supporting accounts receivable processes, including monitoring balances and resolving outstanding items
• Supporting accounts payable processes, including supplier onboarding and maintenance of supplier data
• Coordinating payment runs, including preparation and validation
• Preparing expense payment runs and reviewing employee expenses and corporate card transactions
• Supporting audit processes, including preparing documentation and responding to audit queries
• Supporting intercompany processes, including reconciliation and resolution of differences
• Supporting the review of commissions, warranties, and other operational cost items
• Ensuring financial data is accurate and aligned with reporting requirements
• Supporting the maintenance and improvement of financial controls and processes
• Identifying opportunities to improve, standardise, and automate processes
• Supporting the implementation of new processes, systems, or business initiatives
• Working in line with defined reporting timelines and deadlines

Essential Criteria

• Relevant financial qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or European equivalent) and understanding of relevant regulatory environments
• US/Canadian GAAP knowledge
• Strong English communication and written skills
• Experience with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems
• Experience with external auditors (good to have) and third party external advisors
• Understanding of relevant regulatory environments
• Understanding of core financial processes and relevant systems
• Knowledge of accounting, tax and reporting standards & principles,
• Experience in a fast-paced global environment (preferable)
• Experience in delivering great customer / user experience (preferable)
• Experience in process improvement, automation

What We Offer You:

• Hybrid office attendance policy that sees you onsite 60% of your time
• 30 days of “Work from anywhere” program
• 25 days of annual leave
• 150 EUR monthly allowance for wellbeing or flexible expenses
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policy
• Medical plan including health & dental coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program

Equal Opportunities Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.

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