Our client, a prominent company is seeking a Senior Accountant for a temporary position based in Littlehampton, UK. This role plays a critical part in supporting the company's financial record-keeping, reporting requirements, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, and ethical practices.
Key Responsibilities :
- Oversee the General Ledger of assigned entities, including Banking, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Revenue Recognition, Fixed Assets, and Inter-company activities.
- Prepare and record journal entries such as accrual calculations, payroll accounting and reconciliation, holiday accrual preparation, prepayments, and internal / external commissions.
- Produce and contribute to high-quality, accurate, and detailed balance sheet reconciliations monthly, in line with corporate guidelines.
- Review system-generated transactions for reasonableness and maintain records of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions.
- Analyse financial statement information and ensure compliance with internal controls accounting process documentation (i.e. SOX 404).
- Communicate with local and foreign subsidiaries to resolve accounting issues and produce, maintain, and analyse complex management reports.
- Develop and interpret reports and records for managers / stakeholders and assist with audit query resolution.
- Support the Senior Finance Manager, Accountant Lead and other members of the regional finance team when required.
Job Requirements :
Excellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to multi-task and meet deadlinesExcellent attention to detailProficiency in influencing others and working under limited supervisionIn-depth working knowledge of US GAAP and advantageous understanding of other GAAPExperience with internal control environments and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX 404)Advanced skills in Excel and accounting software such as SAP and BlacklineQualified AAT or equivalent qualificationExperience in accounting fields within a US-headquartered, globally-influential manufacturing groupExperience working across global time zones and culturesWork Environment :
Standard office environment with general office equipmentExtensive communication with Corporate and Business Unit Finance teamsPotential for extended hours to meet month-end schedulesPersonal Characteristics :
A passion for delivering high-quality work and achieving team successCommitment to timely delivery and high standardsProactivity and detail-oriented while maintaining awareness of the big pictureSelf-sufficiency and strong communication skillsIf you are an experienced accountant eager to take on this temporary role and contribute to a dynamic team in the energy sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team in Littlehampton. #J-18808-Ljbffr