Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantSynthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.Job ResponsibilitiesSupport the Americas Accounting team by preparing and recording monthly journal entriesMaintain accuracy of schedules for the following: Prepaid Expenses, Prepaid Insurance, Accrued Property Taxes, Other Assets, Accrued LiabilitiesAnalyze general ledger accounts and ensure financial compliance and accuracyPrepare account reconciliations with supporting documentation for Americas Shared Service Center's balance sheetsSupport internal and external audit requestsEnsure Global Accounting Policies are being applied within assigned areas of responsibilityComplete various financial reporting surveysOther duties as assigned or requestedQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance1-3 years of work experience in the accounting field is requiredOrganizational, analytical skills and problem-solving skillsExcellent working skills with Microsoft Office, especially with ExcelWorking knowledge of accounting conceptsHigh degree of integrity and attention to organizational detail with strong work ethicStrong interpersonal and communication skills – both verbal and writtenPreferred QualificationsStrong knowledge of integrated software with emphasis on SAP/Oracle or similar exposurePublic accounting experience, or experience in a manufacturing environmentAbility to manage and prioritize multiple tasks concurrentlyExposure to Business Warehouse and Business Planning and ConsolidationGlobal Benefits OverviewCompetitive, market-aligned compensationDiscretionary global bonus schemeDiscretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positionsCompany car or car allowance – varies by region and roleHealthcare – tailored to regional locationsParental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needsLearning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offersWellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiativesRetirement / pension contributions – plans vary by countryCulture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrivePerformance culture, global reward & recognition programmes