Accountant

The main purpose of the role is assist in the delivery a World Class accounting service to respective UK businesses. 
This will involve, in accordance with service level agreements, performing general accounting and reporting activities on behalf of the respective businesses in accordance with Group Accounting Policies and requirements. And identifying improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of the services provided. 

Some UK travel may be required. 

Main Tasks 
* Provide appropriate and timely financial reports covering various metrics as required by site management, including monthly management accounts and variance analysis 
* Support Group and Divisional reporting requirements 
* Provide routine and ad-hoc analysis as requested by site operations, Finance Business Partners, Division and Group Finance 
* Processing of standard and non-standard journals 
* Setting up recurring and reversing/accrual journals 
* Managing journal templates 
* Ensure that all general ledger accounts are reconciled on a timely basis 
* Analyse and resolve any un-reconcilable items on a timely basis 
* Ensure activities are completed on timely basis to meet reporting deadlines 
* Identify areas of improvement to facilitate a smarter close process 
* Support other team members in achieving the agreed service level agreements for each business 
* Work with other teams to ensure through processes are working as desired 
* Provide support in ad-hoc activities for Senior Accountants and the Head of Finance Support & Reporting 

I am looking to speak with candidates who can demonstrate - 

Experience of working in a busy environment, providing accounting/reporting services to tight deadlines and who - 
* Worked independently to prepare monthly reports and analysis 
* Flexible worker who can pick up and complete ad-hoc tasks when required 
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
* A competent computer user with experience of using Microsoft Office software 
* Ability to produce work to an excellent standard, paying meticulous attention to detail at all times 
* Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems, including understanding of end-to-end finance processes 
* Experience of management and financial reporting 
* Exposure to Hyperion/HFM consolidation/reporting a bonus 

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited is an employment agency and employment business.

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