Accountant

Barclay Meade; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company is seeking a Senior Accountant for a temporary position in Littlehampton, UK. The role involves overseeing financial record-keeping and ensuring compliance with GAAP and corporate policies. This opportunity requires an experienced accountant who is detail-oriented and proactive in delivering high-quality work. If you are ready to contribute to a dynamic team in the energy sector, apply now.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and understanding of other GAAP.
• Experience in accounting within a US-headquartered manufacturing group.
• Ability to work across global time zones.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the General Ledger across multiple financial activities.
• Prepare and record journal entries and monthly reconciliations.
• Communicate with subsidiaries to resolve accounting issues.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Influencing others

Financial analysis

Compliance with SOX 404

Education

Qualified AAT or equivalent qualification

Tools

Excel

SAP

Blackline

Job description

Our client, a prominent company is seeking a Senior Accountant for a temporary position based in Littlehampton, UK. This role plays a critical part in supporting the company's financial record-keeping, reporting requirements, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, and ethical practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the General Ledger of assigned entities, including Banking, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Revenue Recognition, Fixed Assets, and Inter-company activities.
• Prepare and record journal entries such as accrual calculations, payroll accounting and reconciliation, holiday accrual preparation, prepayments, and internal/external commissions.
• Produce and contribute to high-quality, accurate, and detailed balance sheet reconciliations monthly, in line with corporate guidelines.
• Review system-generated transactions for reasonableness and maintain records of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions.
• Analyse financial statement information and ensure compliance with internal controls accounting process documentation (i.e. SOX 404).
• Communicate with local and foreign subsidiaries to resolve accounting issues and produce, maintain, and analyse complex management reports.
• Develop and interpret reports and records for managers/stakeholders and assist with audit query resolution.
• Support the Senior Finance Manager, Accountant Lead and other members of the regional finance team when required.

Job Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in influencing others and working under limited supervision
• In-depth working knowledge of US GAAP and advantageous understanding of other GAAP
• Experience with internal control environments and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX 404)
• Advanced skills in Excel and accounting software such as SAP and Blackline
• Qualified AAT or equivalent qualification
• Experience in accounting fields within a US-headquartered, globally-influential manufacturing group
• Experience working across global time zones and cultures

Work Environment:

• Standard office environment with general office equipment
• Extensive communication with Corporate and Business Unit Finance teams
• Potential for extended hours to meet month-end schedules

Personal Characteristics:

• A passion for delivering high-quality work and achieving team success
• Commitment to timely delivery and high standards
• Proactivity and detail-oriented while maintaining awareness of the big picture
• Self-sufficiency and strong communication skills

If you are an experienced accountant eager to take on this temporary role and contribute to a dynamic team in the energy sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team in Littlehampton.