Global Intercompany Accountant – Reconciliations Expert

Reed Smith LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Smith LLP in Leeds seeks a diligent finance professional to drive intercompany reconciliations and robust accounting controls. You will manage multi-unit reconciliations, investigate variances, and post adjustments while developing improved processes for charges and related intercompany costs.

The role requires a strong accounting background (qualified or QBE), excellent Excel skills, and clear communication with finance teams and stakeholders across regions.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting background with professional qualification or QBE.
• Extensive experience in reconciliations, including intercompany.
• Proficient with large volumes of Excel data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive with problem solving and process improvement.
• Team-oriented with stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to Finance Manager; focus on intercompany reconciliations.
• Complete reconciliations across multiple units on accruals and cash bases.
• Investigate and resolve historical differences.
• Prepare and post reconciling adjustments.
• Develop and maintain reconciliations model for future charges.
• Reconcile balance sheet and P&L accounts across EMEA; implement improvements.
• Assist with data provision to external auditors in UK and Singapore.

Skills

Intercompany reconciliations

Excel data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Team player

Process improvement

Education

Accounting qualification or QBE

Tools

Excel

Job description

Reed Smith LLP in Leeds seeks a diligent finance professional to drive intercompany reconciliations and robust accounting controls. You will manage multi-unit reconciliations, investigate variances, and post adjustments while developing improved processes for charges and related intercompany costs.

The role requires a strong accounting background (qualified or QBE), excellent Excel skills, and clear communication with finance teams and stakeholders across regions.