Financial Controller support

Responsibilities

• Analyze key balance sheet and P&L accounts; prepare and post associated US GAAP and local GAAP journals.
• Responsibility for month-end processes, including journal preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Responsibility for preparation of monthly legal entity performance analysis.
• Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with local accounting standards.
• Preparation of management accounts by legal entity on an ad-hoc basis
• Preparation of financial statements for legal entities per FRS 101 & 102 and IFRS.
• Liaise with external auditors for timely completion of statutory audits.
• Ensure timely submission of financial and non-financial information to local authorities where appropriate
• Preparation of VAT and Corporate Tax returns
• Preparation of ad-hoc management reports and analysis

What We’re Looking For

Key qualifications for the job

• 5 years’ experience in an audit, finance or accounting role, preferably in Public Accounting, including a thorough understanding of IFRS and accounting standards generally accepted in the United States (US GAAP)
• ACA / CA or equivalent certification
• Audit practice background
• Good understanding of general tax accounting and local tax regimes
• Experience of financial statement preparation under UK GAAP and IFRS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• Hybrid - 2 days a week in office

Key soft skills required

• Strong problem-solving ability
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Well organized and able to prioritize conflicting deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Strong desire to exceed expectations
• Results orientated
• Team player with good working relationships, strong team management and leadership qualities