Job Description

Our client's company is a global digital technology company focused on connecting its customers to the power of the digital world. The company offers network and data systems management, big data analytics, managed security services, hosting, cloud, and IT consulting services. The company provides broadband, voice, video, advanced data and managed network services.

We are recruiting an Accountant based out of our Fleet Place office, near Ludgate Circus.

Job Description

Monthly accounting and reporting responsibilities under US GAAP and statutory reporting under local GAAP for several entities.

Preparation of monthly variance commentary for accounting movements (p/l and b/s).

Bank account reconciliation and VAT return preparation responsibilities for several entities.

Preparing some monthly balance sheet reconciliations, as per the Group timetable using Blackline.

Close liaison with EMEA FP&A to assist with commentary against forecast for key COS accounting area.

Close working with the EMEA Tax team on VAT returns.

Working with Internal Audit on queries; with Procurement and AP to ensure consistency of accounting and clean balance sheet monthly positions.

Assisting the Lead Accountant and Senior Managers with ad-hoc projects.

Qualifications

Experience within a similarly sized entity or from an accounting firm.

Strong knowledge of core accounting principles.

Commercially astute.

Good planning / time management skills.

Motivation to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Experience of SAP would be advantageous.

Some IFRS and or US GAAP reporting experience would be advantageous.

Alternate Location: UK-London-Fleet Place

Requisition #: 218124

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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience within a similarly sized entity or from an accounting firm. Strong knowledge of core accounting principles. Commercially astute. Good planning / time management skills. Motivation to succeed in a fast-paced environment. Experience of SAP would be advantageous. Some IFRS and or US GAAP reporting experience would be advantageous.