* Job Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
* Job Type: Permanent
* Posted on: 10th Sep 2024
* Job Reference: JN -042024-59800_1725962866
Job Title: Senior Accountant | Full time and Permanent | London (Hybrid) | Salary up to £70,000
Ashley Kate are thrilled to be working with a client of ours who operate in the construction/manufacturing sector. Based at the London office, you will be supporting the management of the group accounting center, where various other group accounting functions (AP, AR, FA, VAT, sales entity accounting) are located. This role works closely with the other finance teams (UK, CH, DE). Beyond a strong acumen in accounting (IFRS or US GAAP or similar), the position holder drives the improvement of the group's accounting process through their strong affinity for digitalization and lean administration.
Responsibilities:
1. Preparation of the financial accounts and closing in SAP (R/3, S/4)
2. Coordination with the local Managing Director and team where necessary
3. Coordination with the Accounting Services team responsible for AP, AR, FA, and VAT
4. Preparation of the group financial reporting package in IDL including relevant notes as per the group accounting manual (IFRS similar)
5. Lease accounting (IFRS16)
6. Continuous review of the legal entities' accounts, ensuring that the group accounting manual is correctly and consistently applied
7. Contact for the local and group auditors
8. Preparation of analysis and reviews for management
9. Intercompany recharges and the correct posting of consolidation relevant entries
10. Support and act as backup for the Sr. Manager Group Reporting & Consolidation in preparing the entire consolidated group financials package
About You:
1. Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting as an accountant, applying different accounting standards in parallel
2. ACCA/CIMA Qualified
3. International accounting experience and group level consolidation (advantageous)
4. Good experience working with IT, MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel)
5. Languages: English (full fluency), German (advantageous)
6. Very strong skills regarding managing processes, data analytics, communication, and change management
7. Reliable, structured, and efficient
It is essential that you meet the requirements of the role listed in the 'About You' section. Please apply and I will be in touch shortly.
#J-18808-Ljbffr