Senior Accountant

KennedyPearce Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KennedyPearce Consulting in London is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing finance team in an international environment. The role covers financial and management accounting, month-end reporting, VAT, audit, intercompany accounting and financial controls with exposure to overseas entities.

You will work on UK/European VAT, consolidation, ERP systems, and support budgeting, forecasting and group reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 3+ years post-qualification experience.
• Strong month-end accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with ledgers and reconciliations.
• Experience with integrated ERP systems; IFRS and FRS 102 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial and management accounts.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes with reconciliations.
• Consolidation and IFRS adjustments for group reporting.
• Oversee intercompany accounts and recharges.
• Prepare UK and European VAT returns, Intrastat and ESL.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Coordinate external audit.
• Maintain fixed asset register.
• Support overseas finance teams and tax advisers.
• Provide ERP and finance system support.
• Assist ERP developments and process improvements.
• Provide backup to treasury operations.

Skills

Qualified accountant

3+ years PQE

Financial accounting

Month-end close

Ledgers & reconciliations

ERP systems

IFRS & FRS 102

Tools

Integrated ERP system

Job description

We’re working with an established international group to recruit a Senior Accountant into their growing finance team.

This is a broad role covering financial and management accounting, month-end reporting, VAT, audit, intercompany accounting and financial controls, with exposure to overseas entities and branches.

The role will include:

• Preparation of monthly financial and management accounts
• Month-end and year-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journals
• Consolidation and IFRS adjustments for group reporting
• Management of intercompany accounts and recharges
• Preparation of UK and European VAT returns, Intrastat and ESL
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Managing the external audit process
• Maintaining the fixed asset register
• Supporting overseas finance teams and working with external tax advisers
• Providing finance and ERP support across the wider business
• Supporting ERP developments and process improvements
• Providing back-up support to treasury operations

About you:

• Qualified accountant with 3+ years' post-qualified experience
• Strong financial accounting and month-end experienceStrong experience with ledgers and reconciliations
• Experience working with an integrated ERP system
• Good understanding of IFRS and FRS 102

This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant looking for a broad, hands-on Senior Accountant position within an international environment, with exposure across multiple areas of finance and overseas operations.

Location:

London

Role:

Senior Accountant

Level:

Qualified Accountant / 3+ years PQE