Accounts Assistant
Full Time
Job Description
- Oversee the audit function includes:
- Preparation and approval of audit packs prior to audit
- Preparation of statutory accounts and necessary disclosures in line with requirements of FRS 102
- Identification and calculation of statutory adjustments on conversion from US to UK GAAP
- Communicating with ledger controllers on audit requirements and provision of guidance on technical accounting issues
- Ensure that the key issues are identified in a timely manner and adequate time is allowed for the escalation and resolution of issues
- Communicating with external auditors
- Assist in drafting key management papers for the audit and ad-hoc technical accounting projects, such as analysis of complex or judgemental transactions and adoption of new standards
- Maintain an awareness of developments in the field of Statutory Accounting & Reporting to ensure compliance and quality
- Complete business survey questionnaires issued by Office of National Statistics
- Assist in the development of audit packs and challenge current ways of working, driving change and efficiencies wherever possible
- Constantly review systems and procedures for statutory reporting ensuring the highest standards of work are maintained
- Potential to work on other European Statutory audits were appropriate
- Assist with Ad-hoc Transfer Pricing Activities and other analysis
- Provide support to WT control team when required and holiday cover
- Prepare any ad-hoc reporting as required by the Wellbore Europe Finance Management
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Qualified Accountant (ICAS/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent (essential)
- Experience of audit (essential)
- Experience within a statutory reporting role (essential)
- Technical ability to prepare, review and ensure accuracy and completeness of all work delivered by the Department and Company (essential)
- Experience of interpreting and applying accounting and regulatory guidance (essential)
- Strong track record in improving financial reporting processes, including effective use of technology (essential)
- Previous experience of accounting and financial reporting within an oil & gas service company (desirable)
- Profound knowledge of UK and US GAAP (essential)
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills (essential)
- Advanced ability in Excel and Word (essential)
- Ability to take ownership of and accountability over workload management and meeting deadlines (essential)
- Enthusiastic with a willingness to resolve issues and ensure technical accuracy (essential)
- Excellent communication skills with ability to engage with colleagues and auditors at all levels (essential)
- Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley Act (desirable)
- Good technical knowledge of IFRS (desirable)
- Case ware or statutory accounts production software experience (desirable)
- Working knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management and its functionality (desirable)
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