Revenue Accountant

Pico; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company is seeking a Revenue Accountant in Belfast. This hybrid role involves overseeing revenue accounting processes, ensuring compliance with various accounting standards, and collaborating with global teams. The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications and possess strong analytical and communication skills, contributing to the company’s financial decision-making.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years PQE in revenue accounting or similar organization.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exposure to USGAAP, IFRS, and local GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee revenue accounting processes including invoicing and reconciliations.
• Manage monthly revenue accounting close processes including ledger entries.
• Collaborate with teams on accurate revenue reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Education

ACA / ACCA or equivalent certification

Tools

Oracle

Salesforce

Job description

Pico fuels the global capital markets community by providing exceptional market data services and customized managed infrastructure solutions. As financial industry experts at the center of markets and technology, we help our clients efficiently scale their business and quickly access markets. From infrastructure to connectivity, we support our clients through the full trading lifecycle. We are a global company headquartered in New York, with offices in Chicago, London, Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

The Revenue accountant located in Belfast will be a key member of the revenue accounting team. The role will be primarily responsible for international revenue accounting but will also contribute to US revenue accounting as a member of the global revenue accounting team. This includes the day-to-day accounting, month end close activities, management reporting, financial reporting, and assisting in financial audits, all related to our global revenue accounting workstreams and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

This role is key to providing accurate and timely financial information used to support both internal decision making and external reporting compliance. The role will be highly visible within the company’s various departments. The ideal candidate will have strongaccounting background; revenue recognition and general ledger maintenance experience; willingness to engage in complex financial analysis, and aspirations to further develop a career in revenue / international accounting field.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage revenue accounting processes relating to invoicing, contract maintenance and deferred revenue reconciliations.
• Manage monthly revenue accounting close process, to include:
• Preparing revenue related ledger entries; accrual preparation; revenue recognition / deferred revenue reconciliations.
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet and revenue account analysis; reconciliations; commentaries
• Ensure compliance with GAAP revenue recognition standards and internal controls processes
• Implement and maintain revenue recognition policies and procedures
• Review sales orders for the correct accounting treatment considering revenue recognition and related cost allocation.
• Manage the revenue cycle and reporting in (statutory) audits and Financial Statements. Act as liaison with external auditors and proactively resolve revenue related issues.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, FP&A, Product Management and legal to ensure accurate revenue reporting.
• Works as part of a cohesive global accounting team that will be expected to successfully meet tight deadlines; respond quickly to changes in business environment; ensure compliance with internal controls and reporting in conformance with US GAAP.
• Support the implementation of new accounting systems and standards
• Identify areas for process improvement and develop automated workflows to increase efficiency and will be in ad-hoc projects of the global accounting and finance organization.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

• ACA / ACCA or equivalent certification preferred with minimum 2/3 years of PQE required in either practice or similar international organisation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills together with advanced proficiency in Excel / Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with Oracle; Salesforce (or other ERP) preferred.
• Exposure to different accounting standards (USGAAP, IFRS and local GAAP) relating to revenue accounting
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work with global accounting team members located in both Dublin and New York.
• Ability and willingness to work in a growing business environment and meet critical business deadlines.

Working Arrangements

This is a hybrid-based position with weekly time in the office (min 2 days) with the flexibility of working from home. Though travel may be required from time to time, it is not expected to be regular or frequent. The role holder will be expected to work whatever hours are necessary for the performance of this role (recognizing that it involves multiple jurisdictions / geographies including but not limited to EMEA, USA and APAC).

IMPORTANT DATA PRIVACY INFORMATION:

This position is available with PICO GLOBAL LTD. The controller of your personal data will be PICO GLOBAL LTD.

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Pico is an equal opportunity employer. Pico does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at Pico are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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