ECN German Management Accountant in London

Who we are: Executive Channel Network (ECN) forms part of the Executive Channel Holdings group, with offices in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg & Sydney. ECN is a digital screen network which connects asset and brand partners with a European workplace audience. In Europe, over 800 digital screens are deployed in over 500 premium office towers.

Primary Objectives: Germany is ECN’s fastest growing and newest market. As a result, a Management Accountant position has become available in ECN’s London office for a German speaking accountant. This position will have primary responsibility of the German market which is currently being managed from London. The role involves working closely with the Group Financial Controller and Group Finance Director, both based in London.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Daily Tasks:

• Accounts Payable - processing and management of supplier invoices; organizing payment runs; ensuring all supplier invoices are appropriately authorised for payment; being a point of contact for suppliers.
• Accounts Receivable - issuing of monthly invoices; ongoing management of outstanding receipts (debt collection); ensuring regular account statements are sent to clients.
• Bank Reconciliation - daily reconciliation of bank accounts.

• Monthly Reporting - assist in preparation of monthly management reports by strict deadlines; variance analysis; preparation and posting of monthly accruals & prepayments including rebates and revenue share accruals; revenue reconciliation.
• Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Expenses and Credit Cards - monthly processing of staff expense claims and credit card statements; posting to Netsuite accounting system.
• Reporting - provision of financial information to assist internal stakeholders in this market, including the Head of Sales, Asset Director and Head of Operations/Networks.
• Compliance - assistance with company compliance obligations including the year end audit and monthly VAT returns.
• Fixed Assets Management - working with the operations department to track, monitor and report on fixed assets including stock management.
• Assist in any ad-hoc accounting duties as necessary.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Must have an accounting degree / qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ accounting experience.
• Ideally experience with multiple currencies & subsidiaries.
• Experience with Netsuite accounting system ideal, but not necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft excel.
• Experienced in problem solving.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to work autonomously and in a team well.

Key Qualities:

• Honesty, Loyalty and Integrity - Ensuring all decisions made on behalf of ECN will achieve both short term and long-term objectives of ECN and our clients.
• Results Driven - Accept personal responsibility for business objectives, measuring performance and outcomes against agreed standards.
• Planning and Organization - Proven ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Judgement - The ability to maintain an objective problem-solving attitude towards obstacles and create viable solutions for them.
• Teamwork - Proven ability to work with a variety of internal teams.

What we’ll provide:

• A dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• A fun and social working environment.
• The opportunity for you to apply your learned skills and develop your career.
• A dedicated and thorough induction and in-house systems training.
• Regular events and company conferences.
• A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with the role, your experience and skills.

N.B This job description is not exhaustive and may be changed from time to time by management to suit the needs of the business.