Accounts Assistant – German Speaking

Job Description

We are a speciality chemical company and one of the world’s foremost suppliers of water-based polymers with leadership positions in many markets. Our polymers help customers create innovative new products and enhance the performance of existing products in key industries such as coatings, construction, adhesives, paper and nitrile medical gloves. The acquisition of the highly complementary OMNOVA Solutions Inc in April 2020 has extended the group’s geographic reach, expanded the global platform and will accelerate the further differentiation of the business.

We have operational headquarters in London, UK, and provide customer-focused services from regional centres in Harlow, UK; Marl, Germany; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Beachwood, Ohio, USA.

Purpose of the Job:

To support the expanding European treasury department in the day to day treasury operations, reporting and projects.

Main Accountabilities

* Processing of day to day bank reconciliations

* Assists on the banking of payments, collections and trade finance

* Update of daily market reports and data checks

*Liaising with our German office in reference to payment tasks, ensuring all communication is concise and clear

* Assist the month and year end treasury activities

* Assist in the consolidation, variance analysis and reporting of weekly cashflow forecast

* Assist in the FX risk management of the entities

* Help with miscellaneous treasury tasks as required

Essential requirements:

* Good attention to detail

* Performance focused

* Continuous improvement’s mind set and Pro-Active attitude

* Experience in an international environment

* Good level of excel

* SAP knowledge and advantage

*Accounting qualification/part qualification, or degree level education in Accounting would be an advantage

Company Benefits:

• Private health insurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Contributory pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• Support counselling
• Subsidised canteen
• Company Laptop
• Company social events throughout the year
• Free parking at Harlow