Technical Accountant

OSIsoft, LLC; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AVEVA is seeking a qualified accountant to support year-end financial statements and consolidation processes in a SOX-controlled environment. The role emphasizes audit liaison, policy documentation, and data analysis to ensure accuracy across the group.

Based in the UK, the position operates in a hybrid arrangement with on-site collaboration and potential remote work for specific roles. Candidates should have strong Excel/Office skills and be able to balance multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in financial reporting and consolidation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to balance priorities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to work independently within a SOX-control environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the production of the year-end financial statements.
• Supporting the external audit process, interacting with the audit team and providing relevant documentation.
• Assistance with the accuracy, completeness and documentation of fixed and variable consolidation adjustments.
• Data analysis for the calculation of consolidation adjustments.
• Assisting with calculating the required accounting adjustments for acquisitions, divestments and other transactions across the group.
• Assisting in documenting policies for the maintenance of the Group accounting manual.
• Ad-hoc support with technical accounting and reporting issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented

Self-starter

Organised

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supporting the production of the year-end financial statements;
• Supporting the external audit process, interacting with the audit team and providing relevant documentation;
• Assistance with the accuracy, completeness and documentation of fixed and variable consolidation adjustments;
• Data analysis for the calculation of consolidation adjustments;
• Assisting with calculating the required accounting adjustments for acquisitions, divestments and other transactions across the group;
• Assisting in documenting policies for the maintenance of the Group accounting manual; and
• Ad-hoc support with technical accounting and reporting issues.

All of these responsibilities will be performed in a SOX control environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience of financial reporting and consolidations
• Building relationships quickly/interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience working within a SOX environment is desirable
• Organised and able to balance conflicting priorities
• Capable of managing time and meeting deadlines
• Collaborative, with good communications skills
• High attention to detail
• Confident, motivated self-starter
• Able to comply with documented processes and procedures

Hybrid work arrangement

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals - safely, efficiently, and more sustainably. We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/ Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/

Background check and equal opportunity

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria. AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.