About the role

  • Senior Financial Accountant at Global University Systems managing multi-currency ledgers and financial reporting responsibilities. Supporting statutory accounts preparation and enhancing financial processes.

Responsibilities

  • Managing several multi-currency ledgers.
  • Preparation and entry of month end journals in accordance with the timetable.
  • Intra-Group AR processing, from raising invoices to credit control and cash allocation.
  • Production of timely monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
  • Accounts payable and GRNI reconciliations.
  • Maintenance of fixed asset register and posting of related month end journals.
  • Reconciliation of intercompany balances, including counterparty confirmations.
  • Production of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Ownership of monthly management reporting into the Group consolidation system (Oracle FCCS) for a number of Head Office entities.
  • Managing technical accounting requirements for all Head Office entities.
  • Prepare and maintain Head Office process notes.
  • Supporting the preparation of certain statutory accounts and year end audit files for Head Office entities to strict reporting timelines.
  • Support the Head of Group Reporting and Finance Manager on ad hoc matters as required.

Requirements

  • Strong academics
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Highly organised, with the ability to take the initiative and prioritise workload to meet key deadlines; takes responsibility for tasks and their delivery.
  • Excellent attention to detail; works accurately and efficiently.
  • Comfortable dealing with technical accounting for both monthly accounting and for the purposes of preparing the statutory accounts.
  • Builds strong relationships with people at all levels in the organization, and comfortable dealing with senior management in a professional, knowledgeable manner.
  • Questioning: identifies and drives improvements to processes and controls.
  • Excellent understanding of general ledger accounting.
  • Experience of accounts payable operations and best practices.
  • Extensive experience using accounting software, and Microsoft Word and Excel (including pivot tables and vlookups).
  • Good understanding of financial processes and controls.
  • Experience of working in a large international organisation.
  • Experience of technical accounting under UK GAAP.
  • Desirable: Experience of Sage Intacct.
  • Experience of balance sheet reconciliation software.
  • Experience of technical accounting under IFRS.
  • Experience of preparing entity statutory accounts and managing their audit from planning through to completion of filed accounts.

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - time to rest, recharge, and balance life beyond work.
  • Hybrid working - most roles offer hybrid or flexible arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Contributory Pension Scheme - 5% personal contribution & 3% Company contribution, so you can build long-term financial security with added benefits of the company contributions.
  • Private Medical Insurance (T&C's apply) - prioritising your wellbeing with speedy access to healthcare whenever you need support.
  • Season Ticket Loan (T&C's apply) - spread the cost of your commute with an interest-free travel loan.
  • Eye Care Vouchers - support for regular eye tests and essential eyewear.
  • Training & Development opportunities (T&C's apply) - access to short courses via FutureLearn and Group-wide professional development programmes.
  • Staff Discount Scheme - via My Rewards Hub, from various retailers – Fashion, Grocery, Health & Beauty, Travel, Automotive, Furniture, Dining, Sports and Leisure, Electronics, etc
  • Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support for your wellbeing, whenever you need it.
  • Refer a Friend Scheme for staff members (T&C's apply) - earn rewards for helping us bring great talent into the team

Job title

Senior Financial Accountant

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Tech skills

Location requirements

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