Accountant

Opensignal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Management Accountant for a hybrid role in London. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of accounting experience, be ACCA or CIMA qualified, and possess strong Netsuite skills. Responsibilities include UK month-end close activities, accounts payable oversight, and supporting intercompany transactions. This full-time position offers an opportunity to engage with various stakeholders and influence financial processes across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience required.
• ACCA or CIMA qualification is necessary.
• Experience with Netsuite is a must.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts for UK month-end close.
• Streamline month-end close processes.
• Oversee outsourced accounts payable and payroll processing.

Skills

Accounting experience

ACCA / CIMA Qualified

UK GAAP knowledge

Netsuite experience

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel experience

Communication skills

Tools

Netsuite

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

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 level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Telecommunications