Financial Accountant

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide accurate and timely recording, classification and reporting of accounting transactions. There will be an emphasis on reconciliations, SOX controls, reporting results and recording of routine and non-routine transactions. This role will require an understanding of multiple international entities, matrix structures and statutory & SOX impacts. In addition, the role will require ad hoc analysis and reporting requests.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take a key role in financial accounting for Business Management Software Limited and other UK managed ADP entities and all activities related to the month end close and promotion.
• Responsible for regulatory compliances, VAT returns, preparation of SOX controls and liaison with tax authorities for Business Management Software Limited and assist Accounting Manager on other UK managed ADP entities.
• Responsible for the Cash, bank, loans, Fixed assets and Intercompany & netting reconciliations across all UK Managed entities.
• Perform Balance Sheet reconciliations to a high level with strong support and reasoning for auditors and for internal requirements.
• Prepare and submit audit information to a professional standard for Business Management Software Limited and other UK Managed entities. Work with Accounting Director and Deputy Accounting Director on the statutory audits.
• Prepare UK GAAP trial balance and reconcile financial statements for Business Management Software Limited and assist on accounts preparation for other UK managed ADP entities where required.
• Play a key role in ensuring the Financial accounting for UK managed entities complies with relevant accounting standards.
• Build close working relationships with the rest of the UK Finance team and other key stakeholders including auditors and other external advisors.
• Work across the organisation's matrix structure, providing support to those that need it and obtaining information when it is required.
• Strive for continuous process improvements.
• Other ad-hoc tasks as required by Accounting Director and Deputy Accounting Director.

KEY DUTIES/TASKS:

• Play a key role in the annual audit & month end related tasks for Business Management Software Limited and other UK managed ADP entities.
• Post journals based on well-prepared support and present such support for scrutiny to management and auditors.
• Prepare sound balance sheet reconciliations and support for all UK Managed entities as required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key members of staff and external advisors.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS:

• Accounting Director and Deputy Accounting Director for UK, Ireland and South Africa.
• Financial Accounting team.
• Head of FP&A & Team.
• UK CFO.

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO HAVE:

Skills:

• Microsoft Office essential (Advanced Excel, Basic Word and PowerPoint).
• Comfortable with large amounts of data.
• Experience with UK GAAP accounting (IFRS will also be considered).
• ERP Oracle and Hyperion Planning experience preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Newly Qualified (ACA/ACCA) or Finalist Accountant would be considered.
• Experience of an international corporate structure and matrix organisation preferred.

WE WOULD ALSO LOVE YOU TO DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING CAPABILITIES:

Teamwork:

• Build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Actively network across the business, contribute to cross functional teams.
• Value delivering high quality service to internal & external clients.

Communication:

• Communicate with tact & sensitivity, invite feedback.
• Express facts in a clear and concise manner.
• Recognise information required from others and inform them appropriately.

Analytical & Problem Solving:

• Able to obtain unbiased information by effectively questioning and probing.
• Use sound rationale for problem identification and decision making.
• Go beyond the initial findings and take steps to check multiple data sources and interpret various types of data.
• Consistently determine an accurate sequence of activities to achieve goals.
• Proactively look for root causes and not just symptoms of problems.
• Appropriately use metrics and understand the information's impact on decisions.

Results Orientated:

• Strong sense of urgency about solving problems and completing tasks.
• Able to embrace and adapt to change.
• Prioritise, Self-manage and propose win-win solutions.

Attention to Detail:

• Organised and able to track work progress against schedule.
• Ensure appropriate documentation on methodology and assumptions is in place.
• Scrutinise own work.
• Follow up with others to ensure work is tracking according to plan.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Take a partnership approach.
• Responsive and aware of others.
• Resilient.
• Knows who to involve in a process or decision making exercise.

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