Accountant/ General & Tax

London, UK

Responsible for accounting and tax activities in the Netherlands and the UK, including but not limited to AP, AR Cash Receipts, General Ledger analysis/reconciliation, financial analysis, and tax advice.

The position is based in our UK location (London), not remote but maybe hybrid.

Level: Account/General & Tax
Status: Full Time/Permanent/Non-Management
Locations: UK Location
Travel: 0%

Role Description

We are looking for a responsible individual to be involved in a wide range of general accounting and tax duties. Required knowledge in a variety of areas, including but not limited to; accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, G/L and statement analysis, taxes, and coordination of general ledger documentation. Must be able to pivot between different duties and adhere to deadlines. Must have excellent analytical skills, be detail orientated, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines. This position requires a self-starter who will report directly to the Finance Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Processing AR and AP invoices for High Point Solutions BV
  • Dealing with Customer/Vendor portals, including setup and queries
  • Preparing reports for HMRC and Belastungsdienst, including VAT UK, VAT NL, ESL, Intrastat Arrivals, Intrastat Dispatches
  • Tax advice on new deals billed or shipped outside the UK
  • Claiming Customer’s Rebates
  • Working very closely with the AMs and advising them on potential issues with deals
  • Troubleshooting on all levels – SO, invoicing, deal creation, portal issues
  • Verifies and accurately applies cash receipts to customer accounts
  • File, copy, and scan as needed for internal and external controls
  • Identifies and resolves potential accounting discrepancies in supporting documentation with a manager; follows up to ensure timely and accurate posting of receipts and payments
  • Maintains all documentation in an organized manner
  • Maintains files and records of all postings
  • Confirms all listings on the Aged Receivable and Payables are correct
  • Ensures adherence to established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety standards
  • Provides ad hoc reporting on various accounts as needed by management, including excel support and preparation of labels for files
  • Actively looks for means to improve efficiency and accuracy of all accounting functions
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the manager
  • Understands and maintains Accounting System and accurately enters required data

MINIMUM JOB EXPERIENCE

Five years of Indirect Tax, AR, AP, Cash receipts, and reconciliation experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities. Accounting degree preferred, but not essential; willing to train—knowledge of Dutch preferred but not essential.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required:

  • Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel
  • Experienced in Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • General knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures
  • Knowledge of general accounting procedures
  • Ability to prioritize and expedite appropriately
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems
  • Strictly adheres to standards of confidentiality in all matters
  • Always maintains professional conduct and presentation
  • Always understands the importance of confidentiality surrounding accounting and human resource data

 

Our Story

HighPoint was established in 1996 and has become a leading technology partner for some of the world’s most prominent IT vendors. The name “HighPoint” was selected to pay tribute to the High Point Monument, the highest elevation in the state of New Jersey at 1,803 feet – and is located near the childhood home of the company’s founders, brothers Mike and Tom Mendiburu. HighPoint’s logo features a small triangle inside the “P,” which represents the pyramid atop the obelisk found at the peak of High Point State Park.

HighPoint is known as a leader in technology solutions and is consistently recognized by industry experts as a top performer. HighPoint is featured on CRN’s Solution Provider 500 List, is a recent recipient of the Minority Business Supplier of the Year Award by The New York and New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council, and is frequently honored by its customers, manufacturers, and suppliers as a distinguished partner.

Our unwavering commitment to our employees’ health, happiness, and success is undoubtedly a differentiator for us – we’re proud of the many contributions our team makes to the communities in which we work, live, and play.

We believe that being honest, living a life with integrity, and earning the trust of those around us are guiding principles that we should all employ.

Fine Print

HighPoint leverages numerous job boards and employment posting services to reach as many candidates as possible to get the word out about available positions. Regardless of how you found this role, the easiest way to apply for a position at HighPoint is to visit our LinkedIn careers site and follow the submission instructions posted there.

HighPoint provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by UK law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.