Accountant II

worldpay; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldpay, a leader in payments, seeks an Accountant II to join the Settlement Cash Accounting team in Manchester. You will prepare month-end journal entries, perform cash reconciliations and analyze variances to support accurate reporting.

Collaborating with senior accountants, you’ll drive process improvements and assist with audits, while continuing your professional accounting qualification journey in ACCA/CIMA/ACA.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Ability to analyse financial data and explain variances.
• Proactive in improving processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries for settlements cash accounting.
• Perform cash and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Analyse financial statements and explain variances to stakeholders.
• Support internal/external audits with documentation and explanations.
• Collaborate with seniors and the wider finance team to improve processes.

Skills

Accounting principles

Balance sheet reconciliations

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

Oracle ERP

Arcs

Radar

Job description

Ready to take your career global? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We're looking for an Accountant II to join our Settlement Cash Accounting team and help shape the future of global commerce.

What you'll own

• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries during the month and at month end, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Complete cash and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Analyse financial statements and provide clear, meaningful explanations for key variances.
• Respond to internal stakeholder queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with audit requests, providing supporting documentation and explanations for journal postings and account activity.
• Partner with Senior Accountants, your manager and the wider team to support day-to-day accounting operations and reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, recommend solutions, and help implement changes that drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team.

What you’ll bring

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and auditing processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience completing balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work right the first time.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to respond effectively to changing business needs.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business.

It’s a bonus if you have

• Experience working with Oracle or other large ERP systems.
• Previous experience performing month end processes within a financial accounting team
• Experience supporting internal or external audits.
• Progress towards, or completion of, a professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Experience with Arcs
• Experience with balance sheet accounts in multiple currencies
• Experience with Radar

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We're proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections - it's unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

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