Octagon Group is delighted to be working with an innovative technology business based in Littlehampton searching for their new Accountant. This role is based on-site 5 days per week.
The Accountant will support the company’s financial record-keeping and reporting requirements and to ensure compliance with US and other GAAP, corporate policies and procedures, and common ethical practices. This is a hands-on position that requires the individual to be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with effective communication. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills; demonstrated successful organizational and time management skills; problem solving abilities; and international business acumen.
Key responsibilities of the Accountant role:
* Responsible for General Ledger of assigned entities, and the oversight of the Banking, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Revenue Recognition, Fixed Assets & Inter-company activities of the same entities.
* Managing over 40 bank accounts in multiple foreign currencies
* Prepares and records journal entries, e.g. accruals, payroll, holidays, prepayments and commissions
* Balance sheet reconciliations
* Expense claims - reviewing staff expense claims regionally ensuring compliance with company policy.
* Raising purchase requisitions and new vendor requests.
* Preparing and gaining corporate treasury approval for payments (vendors, expenses and payroll).
* Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions.
* Ensures compliance with internal controls accounting process documentation (i.e. SOX 404).
* Communicates with vendors, banks and employees in sister companies to resolve accounting and transactional issues.
* Produce, maintain and analyse management reports/financial information.
* Develop and interpret reports and records for managers/stakeholders.
* Be involved in reviewing, tracking and maintaining billing information in the financial systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and other accounting regulations.
* Assistance with audit query resolution.
Key skills/experience required for the Accountant position:
* ACCA or CIMA Qualified
* 3 – 6 years experience in accounting related fields
* Experience with ERP systems, SAP highly desirable.
This is a great opportunity for someone to join an established and successful Finance team in Littlehampton as their Accountant