Company Accountant in Londonderry County Borough

Your new company

You will work for an innovative, multi-award-winning company based in Derry that has grown substantially over the past number of years. This company excels in their field and are market leaders. Due to continued expansion throughout the UK, Europe and America, they require a Company Accountant to join their established finance team.

Your new role

The Finance team works with every element of the business, building strong relationships with both internal and external business partners. They focus on implementing best practice and providing meaningful management information which informs business strategy decisions. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a very fast-paced company which is private equity-backed. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Financial Controller in the preparation of monthly management accounts and management reports
• Monthly Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliations
• Preparing Ad Hoc Finance reports for various areas of the business
• Completion of Statutory Government returns - UK and US
• Mentoring more junior members of the team
• Liaising with external auditors and preparing supporting documentation
• Assisting with tax compliance and preparation of supporting schedules for tax returns
• Manage reseller calculations and accounting for reseller income
• Project-based work, including working with stakeholders across the business to research and deliver answers to finance-based queries
• Supporting the implementation and improvement of internal controls, systems, and processes

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification) with a minimum of 2 years experience in a busy finance function
• Capable and experienced in completing full Financial or Management Accounts
• The confidence and skill to facilitate broad-ranging conversations with people across the business and with external customers (face to face, telephone and digital communications)
• A high degree of accuracy and effectively plan to ensure that tasks are actioned and followed up
• An analytical mindset and enjoy working with numbers
• Commercially aware, with knowledge of sales forecasting, commission schemes and revenue recognition policies
• Build relationships with the wider team and work together to achieve the team and company goals
• Positive, solution-focused outlook
• Comfortable using appropriate technology and systems, with a willingness to increase capability in the relevant systems

Although not essential, it would be advantageous to have experience in the following areas:

• Experience with Netsuite and Salesforce
• Experience in US compliance and Tax filings

What you'll get in return

You will work on a full-time permanent basis, 37.5 hours per week, hybrid working 2 days in the office will receive 25 days' holiday plus statutory holidays, a 6% pension, enhanced maternity / paternity pay, annual bonus, life assurance, private healthcare after 12 months' service, annual bonus and 2 Volunteer days.

What you need to do now

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