Job Description

 

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. The position-holder will support internal and external management, accounting, tax and VAT functions at its branches, subsidiaries and undertakings.

This will initially be a 6 month contract (there is potential for extension or changing to permanent employment).


WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday

SALARY: 36-41K depending on experience, plus good benefits

START: ASAP

LOCATION: City of London


Principal Accountabilities

• Monthly Management Accounting for Business and Non-Business units located in London
• Supporting Business Units with accounting, tax and VAT advice
• Preparing statutory financial statements ready for audit
• Preparing Corporation Tax Returns
• Maintaining Fixed Asset Registers
• Supporting the JSOX audit, including gathering of evidence and updating of documentation
• Assisting with quarterly and year-end consolidation reporting to Tokyo HQ
• Preparation of ad-hoc reports, including analysis and variance reporting
• Liaison with Japan HQ, UK branches and other entities located within the European, Russian, NIS Region
• Provide cover and support for other members of London accounts team
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of staff

Personal Qualities

• Attention to Detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication with employees at all levels
• Commitment to self-development
• Strong all-round Accounting and Finance knowledge
• Self-motivated, proactive person who can work autonomously when required

Qualifications
This position requires someone who is ideally a recently qualified accountant with full knowledge and practical experience of IFRS.


** All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to support visa applications.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Attention to Detail • Excellent verbal and written communication with employees at all levels • Commitment to self-development • Strong all-round Accounting and Finance knowledge • Self-motivated, proactive person who can work autonomously when required