Management Accountant

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail‑oriented General Accounting Support Specialist to join our Accounting team. This role is crucial in providing essential general accounting support and ensuring the timely and accurate completion of month‑end activities during a period of transition. The successful candidate will be a proactive individual with a strong foundation in accounting principles.

This is a Fixed Term Contract until the end of September

• Perform regular account reconciliations (e.g., bank, balance sheet, intercompany) to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Process and accurately record daily cashbook entries.
• Maintain and update the general ledger.
• Assist with the preparation and posting of journal entries.

• Contribute to the timely and efficient completion of the monthly close process.
• Execute specific month‑end tasks, which may include accrual and prepayment calculations and entries.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports and supporting schedules.
• Ensure all necessary month‑end documentation is complete and filed correctly.

• Respond to and support various ad‑hoc requests and projects from other team members.
• Assist with internal or external audit preparation as needed.
• Identify and suggest potential process improvements within the general accounting function.
• Support the finance team with general administrative tasks as required.

• Proven experience in a general accounting or accounts assistant role, with direct involvement in month‑end close procedures.
• Knowledge:
  Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (e.g., debits, credits, journal entries).
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, basic formulas). Experience with an accounting software package (e.g. Oracle) is highly desirable.
• Attributes:
  Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage time effectively to meet strict deadlines.
• Communication:
  Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Working for a large US corporation
• Knowledge of US GAAP accounting

We offer a wide range of company supported benefits including contributory pension, life cover, income protection, healthcare, enhanced maternity and sick pay, 26 days holiday and a day off for your birthday, with the ability to buy and sell and free credit checks. We also offer flexible benefits ranging from cycle to work, discounted travel options, gym membership, dining and leisure discounts, financial & savings plans, mobile discounts plus much more!

We also support personal development and have a range of learning options including our global online learning platform and allow you to bring your whole self to work supported by our Inclusion and Diversity, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement forums.

Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

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Accounting

Full time