Financial Accountant - Visual Effects
I am looking for a newly or part qualified Financial Accountant to join one of my clients here in London on an interim basis who specialise in immersive experiences globally. You will join a friendly team and guide more junior members on this journey. The key part of this role is reconciliations and process improvement.
Reports to: UK Finance Manager
Key responsibilities
- Ownership in the resolution of open accounting issues
- Ownership in the month-end global close of subsidiaries
- Robust preparation of month-end balance sheet reconciliation for some of the subsidiaries within the group
- Assisting the FC with variance analysis
- Provide guidance on correct accounting treatment for junior members of staff
- Lead monthly meetings with senior finance staff to review reconciliation and highlight any misstatements or material incorrect entries
- Reviewing and identifying both control and process improvements
- Overseeing the application of travel and expense claim policies
- Assist with fieldwork for year-end statutory group audit
- Updating process and accounting policy documents
- Supporting the Finance Manager and FP&A Manager with adhoc tasks as required
Requirements
- Part or newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA Accountant with a proven track record in management accounting.
- Knowledge of VAT and tax from a UK perspective
- Experience of consolidation of multi-national, multi-currency group
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to investigate and understand variances and underlying reasons
- Meticulous attention to detail and an inquiring mind for accurate financial reporting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to confidently liaise with various departments and stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to provide industry-leading customer service to internal and external customers.
This is a hybrid role with 3 days spent in Waterloo and 2 days WFH. Got the the required skills? Apply today. My client is in need of someone who is available immediately or has a short notice period.
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