We have a great opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join the team on a 12 month fixed term contract basis.
The Financial Accountants are responsible for the provision of management accounting; financial compliance and financial control services, including budgeting, reporting, VAT compliance, balance sheet reconciliations and analysis for UK, Luxembourg and Ireland. The role also involves providing commercial analysis and advice to support the Global Business Services Directors. This includes month-end analysis and review, support through the budget process as well as ad-hoc queries and general financial analysis.
What will you do:
1. Management Accounting:
Responsible for the timely preparation of the monthly management accounts for all groups within the UK, Luxembourg and Ireland. Responsible for the review of all monthly entries and includes producing detailed transactional and summary reports to send to budget holders. Responsible for reconciling the balance sheet monthly.
2. Management of business services costs:
The role will have responsibility for specific Business Services functions which will require a good understanding of all budgeted and actual expenditure to monitor variances. You will hold monthly meetings with the budget holders to review variances and identify any issues – ensuring corrective action is taken where necessary.
3. Financial accounting, compliance and control:
You will have responsibility for the following:
- Fixed assets – accounting for additions and depreciation, including budgeting
- Review of Inter-office postings
- Preparation of the quarterly VAT returns
- Cashflow reporting
- Project Accounting
You will assist in the preparation of the statutory accounts information and will prepare analysis required for the annual audit.
4. Planning and Budgeting:
This role is responsible for providing support to particular Business Services functions in the preparation of their annual plans and budgets. This will involve a review of assumptions made, discussions with budget holders and the preparation of summary analysis and commentary.
5. Operational Support:
The role responsible for co-ordinating the provision of the necessary information, analysis, explanation and support to the directors in managing their departments. This individual will act as a main point of contact within Finance for the specific Business Service functions.
What we are looking for:
* Qualified in a recognised professional accounting qualification
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills is essential (both formulae and working logic)
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft office products
* Knowledge of General Ledger and reporting systems
* Strong technical accounting knowledge – maintains awareness of changes to UK GAAP and understands the consequences of such changes.
* Strong written skills with documents produced clearly presented
* Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to work with remote team members
* Able to prioritise workload to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines
Here at Simmons & Simmons:
Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet. We also ensure that everyone’s voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You’ll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.
Some key information:
We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.
Equal opportunities:
We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs.
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