Job Title: Accountant
Status: Permanent
Salary: TBD
Location: West London
Start date: ASAP
Working hours: 9:00 - 17:00 (Mon to Fri)
Who You'll Be Working for: an international chemical company
Previous accounting experience, experience using SAP FICO and Excel are essential for this role.
Responsibilities:
* Recording payments and receipts and posting them accurately to the accounting system (SAP ERP - FICO module).
* Maintaining updated and accurate accounting records by documenting daily transactions (e.g., AP invoices, both Purchases and opex).
* Maintaining bank ledgers up to date and performing monthly bank reconciliations.
* Leading cash collection activities, including following up on outstanding invoices to ensure timely payments.
* Taking the lead on master data management activities, including maintaining and updating the accounting structure (e.g., products, vendors, and customers) to ensure seamless integration into the system.
* Assisting in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
* Preparing balance sheet and P&L variance analyses for the oversea branch.
* Ensuring completeness and accuracy in revenue recognition, in collaboration with the logistics team.
* Reconciliation of intercompany balances as part of the monthly processes.
* Supporting cash management, including monitoring weekly cash positions and attending group reporting requirements.
* Preparing payment runs and reviewing AP accounts to ensure timely and accurate payments.
* Monitoring and managing credit control, including preparation of credit reports and analysis of outstanding balances.
Tax and Compliance:
* Assisting with VAT returns and other tax compliance matters.
* Supporting internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Contributing to budgeting and performance forecasting activities.
* Assisting with projects and initiatives led by GL accountant and Process Specialist.
* Participating in finance team meetings and cross-departmental collaborations.
* Responding promptly and professionally to accounting queries and issues.
Requirements:
* Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA).
* Previous experience in accounting and finance.
* Strong knowledge of SAP ERP (FICO module) and advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word).
* Experience in reconciliation, variance analysis, and month-end processes.
* Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work in a small, multicultural team.
* Proactive and adaptable, with a willingness to take on a variety of responsibilities.
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