At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in month-end close and financial analysis while fostering innovation.
- Company: Join a dynamic company that values diversity and continuous improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a fast-paced, global organisation.
- Why this job: Make an impact by guiding a team and enhancing accounting processes.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in accounting or finance; 10+ years of experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
The Role: As an Accounting Manager, you will lead a small team of general ledger accounting professionals through month end close, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations. You will be expected to provide guidance and support to the team, resolve issues, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting functions, practices, and US GAAP principles, as well as excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. You will work closely with cross-functional departments within the company to ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal policies.
The Accounting Supervisor will:
- Responsible for the overall accounting deliverables for assigned businesses
- Mentor accountants on accounting processes and procedures and provide feedback and coaching to team members to reinforce or modify behaviours for improved performance and goal attainment
- Analyze and resolve complex accounting, reporting, and process issues across reporting lines and departments
- Review and verify monthly journal entries prepared by accountants for the monthly/quarterly/year-end accounting close
- Review detailed balance sheet account reconciliations and corresponding support to verify accuracy of the financial numbers and support the resolution of reconciling items
- Review and support the research of monthly variances of balance sheet and P&L accounts
- Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
- Support monthly intercompany reconciliations
- Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial statement schedules in accordance with US GAAP and internal policies
- Work with the internal/external auditors and gather supporting documentation
- Prepare quarter-end/year-end financial reporting schedules
- Identify potential process improvements, document new policies and procedures, and contribute to sound internal control development
- Assist Accounting Controller and Corporate Accounting in ad hoc analysis and other projects
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required; Master’s degree preferred
- 10+ years professional accounting experience
- Strong understanding and knowledge of general accounting functions, practices, and US GAAP principles
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask and lead teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Detail oriented, good judgment and logical decision-making ability with a hands-on approach
- Prior experience in global organization and software industry preferred
- Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics and Cognos preferred
- Must be fluent in English
Manager, Accounting in Devon employer: Solera
At Solera, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and innovative work culture that empowers our team members to thrive. As a Business Development Director in the Commercial Fleet sector, you will have access to unparalleled growth opportunities, a collaborative environment, and the chance to influence the future of our cutting-edge products. Located in a vibrant international setting, we are committed to fostering talent and providing the resources necessary for your success while driving meaningful change in the industry.
