Accountant

Opensignal; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications data provider is seeking a Management Accountant in London. This hybrid role requires 3+ years of accounting experience and knowledge of UK GAAP. Responsibilities include overseeing month-end close activities, accounts payable processing, and supporting financial reporting. The ideal candidate is ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong Netsuite and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• ACCA / CIMA qualified.
• Strong acumen with UK GAAP.
• Experience with Netsuite is a must.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for month-end close activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline close processes.
• Oversee processing of UK accounts payable and payroll.
• Assist in the development of accounting policies.

Skills

Accounting experience

ACCA / CIMA Qualified

UK GAAP knowledge

Netsuite experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Google Sheets

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

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Job title: Management Accountant
Department: Finance and Operations
Reporting to: European Financial Controller
Location: Hybrid; London

About Opensignal

Opensignal is the leading global provider of independent insight and data into network experience and market performance. Our user-centric approach allows communication providers to constantly improve their network and maximize commercial performance. Leading analysts, investors, and financial institutions place a high value on our independent analysis, and we are regular contributors to their reports.

Real network experience is our focus, and ultimately, that\'s what influences customer choice. Our mission is to advance connectivity for all, and here at Opensignal, the team is leading the industry in enabling operators to link their network experience and market performance in a way that has never before been possible.

With offices in London, Boston, and Victoria, British Columbia, and Warsaw, Poland, we are truly global, with employees working across four continents and representing over 25 nationalities. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for various UK month-end close activities, including the preparation of journal entries and maintaining general ledger accounts and supporting reconciliation for cash, accounts payable, and employee compensation
• Identifying opportunities to streamline month end close and reporting processes as part of a global initiative with reducing time to close
• Overseeing the processing of UK accounts payable and payroll by outsourced providers and preparation of the relevant supporting journal entries and cash application activities
• Supporting the Financial Controller with intercompany transactions and reporting activities

• Assisting the Financial Controller with Netsuite system optimization projects including contributing to AP system implementation
• Assisting the Financial Controller with the development of local and global accounting policies, procedures and processes
• Assisting with year-end activities, including financial audits, statutory accounts, and tax compliance processes.

Required Skills

• 3+ years of accounting experience
• ACCA / CIMA Qualified
• Strong acumen with UK GAAP
• Netsuite experience, a must have
• Strong analytical skills, organized, with strong attention to detail and responsiveness
• Excellent communicator, with strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets

Preferred Skills

• Highly disciplined and leads by example with respect to the standard of output and the meeting of deadlines
• Confidence to engage and liaise with stakeholders at different levels of seniority
• Excellent communicator, with strong verbal, written, and presentation skills

Seniority

• Seniority level: Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries Telecommunications

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.