Staff Accountant

Snap; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team. In this role, you will analyze and report accounting transactions while improving processes for accuracy. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with US GAAP. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 1 year of relevant experience. The company offers a full-time position with a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support programs

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as an accounting professional.
• Experience in cloud finance systems like Oracle is preferred.
• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification or in progress is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensure timely accounting and US GAAP reporting.
• Prepare materials for internal and external reporting.
• Identify risks and implement controls in accordance with SOX.
• Support annual financial statement audit.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Accounting knowledge

US GAAP understanding

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves live in the moment learn about the world and have fun together. The Companys three core products are Snapchat a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends family and the world; Lens Studio an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses Spectacles .

The Finance Team includes Finance Business Partnership Accounting Finance Operations Financial Systems Internal Audit Tax Treasury and Investor Relations teams. Together the team partners with leadership to provide insights information and guidance to make strategic and operational decisions inform investors about our business model and progress and ensure the company is financially healthy and consistently meeting our reporting obligations.

We're looking for an Accountant to join Snap Inc! As a member of the Accounting team and various cross functional teams you will analyse accounting treatment for certain transactions record and report accounting transactions as well as optimise processes for efficient and accurate data flow.

You will collaborate with these and other business partners daily to ensure accurate and timely accounting and US GAAP reporting and local statutory reporting.

What you’ll do

Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process for areas as assigned

Prepare materials for internal and external reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis

Prepare various reconciliations and analysis of account activity

Identify risks implement controls and maintain proper process documentation and evidence in accordance with SOX

Provide support for the annual financial statement audit as well as periodic internal audits

Improve and document general processes for assigned areas

Drive and provide support for ad hoc projects and analyses

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Exceptional analytical and Excel skills including Pivot Tables VLookUps etc.

Accounting knowledge and an understanding of US GAAP and IFRS

Ability to work under pressure and perform several tasks concurrently in a deadline driven environment

Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills and superior attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

A proactive person who can multitask think creatively and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment

Detail-oriented with a high sense of urgency

Exceptional organisational skills

Strong work ethic with the ability to work extended hours during critical periods

Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in accounting or finance or equivalent years of experience

1 years of experience as an accounting professional

Preferred Qualifications

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or in progress for qualification

Big 4 firm experience

Listed and / or large private company experience

Experience working in cloud finance systems (Oracle etc.)

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please dont be shy and provide us some information .

Default Together Policy at Snap : At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster reinforce our values and serve our community customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this we practice a default together approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4 days per week.

At Snap we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth and breastfeeding age sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. EOE including disability / vets.

Our Benefits

Snap Inc. is its own community so weve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave comprehensive medical coverage emotional and mental health support programs and compensation packages that let you share in Snaps long-term success!

Required Experience

Staff IC

Key Skills

Balance Sheet Reconciliation,General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,GAAP,QuickBooks,Pivot tables,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Microsoft Dynamics GP

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1