Senior Accountant
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Job Description
Job Description
Senior Accountant RoleLegal Services
The Role:
My client is looking for aSenior Accountantto join us in the Belfast office working remotely with the exception of a couple of days in the office per month. This position requires a strategic approach but also will be operational in the daytoday tasks. In this role youll be providing critical support for all international accounting activities. The successful candidate will support Accounts Payable activities by working with the AP controller to follow up with vendors resolve issues and prepare accruals. You will work with our thirdparty payroll providers to provide them information required to process monthly payroll. You will assist in the preparation of management and statutory financials including understanding local to US GAAP differences and provide audit support for statutory and group audits. My client is looking for someone who can build strong relationships across all teams in the company.
Responsibilities:
Specifically this role will:
- Maintain general ledger accounting including standard and monthend entries as well as with auditors in support of statutory group and tax with and support third parties for tax and payroll.
- Work with thirdparty teams managing the subledger functions (AR AP)Work closely with all members of the finance department.
- Analyse transactional information to identify refunds delinquent accounts and insufficient payments.
- Prepare monthly client invoices.
- Prepare quarterly UK VAT returns.
- Process monthly expense claims.
- Prepare financial statement and subledger reporting analysing the data and recognizing trends. Maintain performance reporting (KPIs) and ensure targets are successfully delivered
Essential Criteria
- QualifiedACA ACCA or CIMA;
- Minimum of 1 years PQE overall experience in payroll accounting or finance;
- Experience with accounting in UK
- Familiarity with accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
- Must be able to effectively communicate and build professional relationships
- Demonstrable ability to effectively build and manage an accounting team with minimal oversight
- The ability to spot and fix issues while working quickly under pressure
- Proficiency with MS Excel and comfort with the remaining MS Office Suite
Desirable Criteria
- Experience with Sage
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
- Professional services experience preferred
Skills:
ACAACCACIMAFinancePayrollAccounting
Benefits:
Work From HomePaid HolidaysWork From HomeMedical Aid / Health CarePension Fund
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
