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Hutchison Portshave an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountantto join the team. 

Location: The Port of Felixstowe, Suffolk (IP11 3SY) 

Salary: £60,304 to £70,722 per annum 

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent 

About Us: 

Hutchisons Ports are the world’s leading port network with over 30,000 employees, operating ports and terminals in Asia, the middle east, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia.  

The Port of Felixstowe is Britain’s biggest and busiest container port, and one of the largest in Europe.Together with its unrivalled rail and road links connecting the port to distribution hubs in the Midlands and elsewhere in the UK, Felixstowe plays a pivotal role in keeping the UK’s trade moving, and delivers real benefits to customers, the community and the industry. 

Financial Accountant – The Role: 

In this exciting role that requires both a high level of expert knowledge and people management skills, the Financial Accountant reviews and prepares annual statutory accounts, provides advice on accounting treatments and supports with corporate tax and VAT compliance, including advising on direct and indirect tax matters. 

Financial Accountant - Responsibilities: 

- Review and preparation of the annual statutory accounts 

- Review of accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance to government and international accounting regulations 

- To be responsible for and manage the appropriate delegation of the financial consolidation of thegroup, using the HWL HARP system 

- To perform necessary internal audit procedures to ensure compliance with HPH policies 

- To be responsible for the preparation of the group’s annual corporation tax returns 

- To ensure tax provisions, as included within the group’s financial statements, are accurate andcomply with latest legislation 

Financial Accountant - You: 

- Passed finalist of professional accounting body – ACCA, ACMA, ACA 

- Advanced level within Excel

- A financial background with experience in financial accounting of at least 4 years 

- Excellent planning, analytical, communication and organisational skills within a business financeenvironment 

- Expert knowledge of International Accounting Standards 

- Expert knowledge of direct / indirect taxes 

- Desirable to be working towards a Chartered Tax Advisor qualification, or equivalent 

- Ability to build business relationships with internal and external parties, including consultants andregulatory bodies 

Financial Accountant – Benefits: 

- 24 Days Annual Leave  

- Generous Pension Contribution & Life Cover  

- Private Health Care  

-Exclusive Company-wide ‘3’ Mobile Discounts  

- Discretionary Bonus  

- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Pay  

- Cycle to Work  

- Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)  

- Long Service Awards  

- D&I Working Groups—including Women’s Network, PRIDE, Well-being  

- Employer Supported Volunteering Programme  

Hutchison Ports UK is able to sponsor skilled worker visas in cases where the role fits the requirements set out by the UK government.  

We offer a supportive, community environment and have recently been awarded Chartered status by Women In Maritime. We have our own Women’s Network, offer leadership, mentoring and role specific training. 

Application process: 

To submit your application for this exciting Financial Accountant opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now