Management Accountant

Job Description

• To provide financial accounting support to the UK Reporting team.

• Daily review of transactions on the majority of the group bank accounts, involving various cash management postings; this requires initial investigation of unidentified receipts or payments and then liaison with the AP and AR teams to ensure these are booked

• At month ensure the banks reconcile with minimal outstanding items unposted, download of the bank statements and reconciliations prepared in BL

• To be the key bank relationship person; facilitating access to relevant accounts for team members, resolving any queries

• Involvement in operational treasury activities

• Day to day processing of bank transfers, ensuring approval deadlines are met for execution

• Processing of existing intercompany recharges and assisting in the implementation of new intercompany recharges using Blackline Intercompany Hub

• Preparation of intercompany settlements and related cross currency payment journals in Blackline/Oracle

• Involvement in intercompany budget process

• Involvement in the monthly financial close process, including accruals, prepayments and account analysis, Balance Sheet reconciliations, P&L commentary for management review, ensuring all activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner

• Preparation of payroll journals across various jurisdictions

• Entries related to reversal of Leases/NCC in the adjustment ledger each month

• The keeping of all financial records, accounts and schedules to the requirements of the auditors and general accepted accounting standards and practices

• Work with the team to ensure reconciliation process notes are complete and up to date

• Acting as back-up for other members of staff in their absence as appropriate

• The performance of such other duties as may be required from time to time by the Financial Reporting Managers.

• Previous bookkeeping experience is essential

• Previous experience with Oracle Cloud system would be an advantage

• Good personal communication skills, both written and oral

• Must possess great attention to detail

• Must be self-motivated and self-starter

• Must be focused and deadline driven

• Good computer literacy with experience using computer-based accounting systems, word processing, spreadsheets and other standard business software

• Clear commitment to the team approach of exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues

• The jobholder will receive training and guidance but will also need to be able to work by themselves