Part Qualified Accountant

Fast growing international organisation based in Littlehampton looking for a highly ambitious actively studying Part Qualified Accountant to join the business.

Client Details

Our client is a fast growing international organisation based in Littlehampton, who offer great career prospects for any ambitious Accountant.

Description

• Responsible for General Ledger of assigned entities, and the oversight of the Banking, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Revenue Recognition, Fixed Assets & Inter-company activities of the same entities.

• Prepares and records journal entries, e.g.

• Calculation of other accruals.

• Payroll accounting and reconciliation.

• Petty cash postings and reconciliation.

• Preparation of data for holiday accruals.

• Complete / contribute towards the production of high quality, accurate and detailed balance sheet reconciliations monthly, in-line with Corporate's timetable / guidelines.

• Reviews system generated transactions for reasonableness.

• Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions.

• Reviews and interprets financial reporting requirements, rules and regulations.

• Monitors and develops monthly reports of revenues and expenditures for legal entities (e.g. flux reporting).

• Analyses financial statement information.

• Ensures compliance with internal controls accounting process documentation (i.e. SOX 404).

• Communicates with local and foreign subsidiaries to resolve accounting issues.

• Calculation of sales commissions.

• Produce, maintain and analyse complex management reports.

• Prepare sales and use tax, state and local reports, and tax returns, e.g.:-

• Statistical reporting, EC Sales and Intrastat reporting.

• VAT reconciliation.

• Assist with requests for information from tax authorities.

• Develop and interpret reports and records for managers/stakeholders.

• Be involved in reviewing, tracking and maintaining billing information in the financial systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and other accounting regulations.

• Assistance with audit query resolution.

• Support the Finance Manager, Financial Accountant and other members of the regional finance team as and when required.

Profile

• Qualified AAT (or Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, finance) and/or Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to multi task and meet deadlines.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to influence others.

• Ability to work under limited supervision.

• Working knowledge of US GAAP, other GAAP experience is advantageous.

• Working knowledge of internal control environments and compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act.

• Advanced Excel capabilities and other accounting software including SAP and Blackline.

• Education and experience to solve issues and improve processes.

• Results oriented communication and team interaction.

• Proficient in other Microsoft applications including Word and Outlook.

Job Offer

Up to £35,000 + study support and fantastic benefits