Accountant

InfoVista S.A.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Guildford is seeking an experienced finance professional to support their team. The role involves handling various financial tasks, such as preparing monthly reports and maintaining accurate financial records. Candidates should have over 4 years of accounts payable experience, strong attention to detail, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. The position requires effective communication with employees and external auditors, along with the ability to manage deadlines reliably.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of account payable experience.
• Strong attention to detail and a professional attitude.
• Ability to interact with employees and external auditors professionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and weekly bank reconciliation tasks.
• Prepare monthly entries for prepaid accounts and reconciliations.
• Prepare year-end files and deal with external auditors.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Diploma/ Degree in accounting

Tools

Financial Force

Job description

Role & Team

The role reporting to our regional manager for US Entities will support the finance team by handling various financial tasks such as preparing monthly financial reports, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with audits. The ideal candidate should possess an understanding of financial principles and demonstrate a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

1- Daily/ Weekly tasks

• Bank reconciliation
• Regular reconciliation of balance sheet accounts (transitory accounts, suspense accounts, basic intercompany accounts)
• Periodic review and cleanup of aged balances (AP/AR) to ensure accounts remain up to date
• Support UK A/P accountant
• Preparation of weekly cash forecasts
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with accepted accounting practices
• Prepare monthly forecast and file returns for GST/Sales for IV Americas entities

2- Monthly Report

• Fixed Asset depreciation
• Payroll entries/quarterly and annual reconciliations
• Some accrual accounts
• Preparation of monthly entries related to Prepaid accounts and associated reconciliation
• Employees: Preparation of monthly accrued vacation entries + Preparation of monthly MBO journals and associated reconciliations
• Preparing various monthly reporting files post-close for internal IV use
• Explain variance analysis comments

3- Year end

• Preparation of year-end files and reports
• Dealing with external auditor to ensure related internal control and documents are in place

In addition to the duties referred to herein, the employee may be required to execute other tasks & responsibilities reasonably assigned.

Key skills, competencies and experience required

• 4+ years of account payable experience
• Diploma/ Degree in accounting preferred
• Strong attention to detail, professional attitude and reliable
• Must be well organised, possess strong time management skills and respect the deadline
• Ability to interact with employees, vendors and external auditors in a professional manner
• Strong knowledge of applicable accounts payable systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Proficient in Microsoft excel, Financial Force experience added advantage
• French is a nice to have - to talk with the French team and potentially some banks (not a requirement for day-to-day tasks)