We are proud to partner with a prestigious and innovative professional services group that is recognized for its commitment to excellence and industry leadership. With a strong presence in multiple markets, this organization is dedicated to delivering exceptional value and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. They are currently expanding their financial accounting team and are looking for a talented Senior Financial Accountant to contribute to their ongoing success.
Our client is currently seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their Financial Accounting Team during an exciting phase of growth. This role is essential in providing effective and efficient services within a robust control environment to the businesses supported by the Finance Shared Service Centre (FSSC), while adhering to best practices and procedures.
If you're looking to elevate your finance career and be part of a global organization, we encourage you to apply now!
Key Responsibilities:
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Coordinate, manage, and review balance sheet reconciliations for UK, Middle East, and European legal entities.
- Fixed Assets Oversight: Oversee the fixed assets process to ensure compliance with Group rules for the businesses supported by the FSSC.
- Tax and Legal Compliance: Review all tax, legal, and statutory obligations, including VAT returns and EC Sales lists, ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Month-End Support: Assist the FSSC team with month-end processes, including posting accruals, journals, and performing other essential month-end duties.
- KPI Management: Ensure services meet established KPI targets and coordinate the review and agreement of KPIs with various businesses and departments.
- Year-End Assistance: Support the Financial Accounting team with Year-End exercises and preparation of Statutory Accounts.
- Audit Deliverables: Manage and assist the FSSC team with both Internal and External audit deliverables.
- Payment Process Support: Assist in the process of payment run reviews and bank authorizations.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Proven experience in a similar role.
- Full qualification in ACCA/ACA/CIMA, demonstrating strong technical accounting expertise.
- Good knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 16 (Leases).
- Proficient IT skills, especially in advanced Excel (including macros); experience with SAP is a plus.
- A proactive, "can-do" attitude combined with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
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