A role has arisen for a Management Accountant to join an exciting, global PLC in the Reading area. This is the opportunity to take P&L ownership for some key entities including the provision of commentary. This is a temporary role initially on a 3-6 month basis.
Responsibilities:
1. Preparation of monthly management accounts following a strict timetable in accordance with both U.S. and local GAAP.
2. Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packages.
3. Assist in preparation of monthly/quarterly VAT returns.
4. Support the Finance Managers and look to standardize then improve tasks.
5. Maintain general ledger accuracy for all assigned companies.
6. Maintain reconciliation schedules for all assigned balance sheet accounts and resolve any unreconciled items within a set period of time.
7. Perform various account analyses to explain variances and identify any required adjusting journal entries.
8. Familiarity with group accounting policies, internal controls and/or SOX compliance and ensuring all policies and controls are followed to achieve a successful SOX audit.
9. Assist with external & internal audits to ensure all aspects of compliance and control are met.
10. Assist with statutory accounts production with responsibility for accurate and timely filings.
11. Assist in analysing and preparing reports, KPI's and performance statistics/graphs that form part of the reporting pack or as ad-hoc reporting.
12. Work closely with the designated business area to support, advise and influence operations with the goal of improving business performance.
13. Assist with other filings and other non-statutory reporting such as National Statistics returns.
14. Proactively work to support other members of the Finance team and participate or lead on any ad-hoc projects.
15. Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes including anti-bribery policy.
Requirements:
1. High potential part qualified or a newly qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
2. Proficient with Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, pivot tables,
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