Accountant - Global company

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Sutton

Please note that to be successful in applying for this role, you will need to be a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).

We are very proud to be recruiting for our global client based in Sutton. They are looking for an experienced Accountant to take responsibility for assigned areas through accounting, commentary for senior management and liaising with business partners and other stakeholders to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial numbers.

Your Key Responsibilities will include:

• Manage and monitor month end commentary explaining variances in balances from budgets, forecasts and prior periods to be used by senior management during review;
• Preparation of certain month end balance sheet reconciliations;
• Providing technical accounting advice within the finance team and to business areas as required;
• Annual audit liaison including preparation of statutory accounts;
• Performs and leads special projects as assigned;
• To work within the wider finance team to improve and harmonise accounting practices;
• Review of month end balance sheet reconciliations and act as an escalation point for any issues;
• Engage with the business to improve the reputation and effectiveness of Accounting and Compliance;
• Prepares and analyses schedules and reports for management review whilst understanding the impact to company financials;
• Ensure that activities of the team are efficient and commercially viable by reviewing current processes to identify improvements and facilitate the required changes;
• Play an active role within the team in further improving the Finance environment.

Key skills and experience required:

• Fully qualified chartered accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA);
• Previous post qualification experience;
• Good influencing skills with senior managers and the senior leadership team, using clear logical data presented in a structured manner that shapes business decisions;
• Proven experience in leading on projects and engagement with wider teams in order to complete an objective;
• Ability to work well under pressure and looking for a new challenge;
• Strong financial technical skills, knowledge and/or practical experience of IFRS16 would be an advantage but not essential;
• Awareness of internal controls and compliance requirements;
• A high degree of commercial acumen is essential, together with the ability to think through the numbers and communicate effectively the interpretation of key issues in a clear, concise manner;
• Exhibits a drive for continuous improvement of processes and operational excellence in their area of responsibility;
• Proven experience of working in a commercially focused finance team, preferably in a fast paced, multi-site, large company;
• A rigorous mind-set and the ability to deliver timely and insightful information;
• Team player;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship building capabilities with the ability to quickly form working relationships and gain credibility with senior management.

If you have the right skills and experience for this role then please apply today. Our client is looking forward to conducting interviews and starting someone new in their team. By registering with Office Angels you will benefit from the support of a dedicated and experienced recruitment consultant, have access to various interviewing techniques, regular updates of the local employment market and consistent feedback on all applications. This service is offered right through to the day you start your new role and beyond! Please be aware that we are currently receiving a high volume of applications and will endeavour to contact all applicants, however if you have not been contacted within 72hrs please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion and your CV will be kept on record for future positions. Office Angels is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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