Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Littlehampton, UK

Duration: Ongoing temporary

Our client, a multinational organisation in Littlehampton, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Accountant to join their team. This role is responsible for supporting the company's financial record-keeping and reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and ethical practises. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent organisational abilities, and international business acumen.

Responsibilities:

• Handle general ledger activities for assigned entities, including overseeing banking, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and inter-company activities.
• Prepare and record journal entries related to accruals, payroll accounting and reconciliation, holiday accruals, prepayments, and internal and external commissions.
• Complete high-quality balance sheet reconciliations monthly, following corporate guidelines and timetable.
• Review and analyse system-generated transactions, ensuring reasonableness.
• Maintain accurate records of assets, liabilities, and financial transactions.
• Interpret and comply with financial reporting requirements, rules, and regulations.
• Analyse financial statements and provide reports to higher-level management.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, including SOX 404.
• Collaborate with local and foreign subsidiaries to resolve accounting issues.
• Develop and analyse complex management reports.
• Review and maintain billing information in financial systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting regulations.
• Assist in resolving audit queries.
• Support the Finance Manager, Accountant Lead, and other team members as required.

Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of a second European language, particularly German, is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to influence others.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP; experience with other GAAP is a plus.
• Familiarity with internal control environments and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in accounting software, such as SAP and Blackline.
• Education and experience to identify and resolve issues and improve processes.
• Results-oriented communication and team interaction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word and Outlook.

Experience:

• Essential: 3-6 years of experience in accounting-related fields.

• Desirable: Experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP; experience working for a US-led multinational company; experience in the manufacturing sector.

Education:

• Essential: Qualified AAT (or bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance) and/or Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA.

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Team player focused on the success of the team and organisation.
• Proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to see the big picture.
• Constant commitment to personal and professional development.
• Ability to deliver on time with the highest level of quality.

If you are a motivated and dedicated Accountant seeking an exciting opportunity with a global organisation, we encourage you to apply. Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for growth and development. Don't miss out on this chance to join their successful team. Apply now!

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