Job Description
Job Purpose
* To provide financial accounting support to the UK Reporting team.
Responsibilities
* Daily review of transactions on the majority of the group bank accounts, involving various cash management postings; this requires initial investigation of unidentified receipts or payments and then liaison with the AP and AR teams to ensure these are booked
* At month ensure the banks reconcile with minimal outstanding items unposted, download of the bank statements and reconciliations prepared in BL
* To be the key bank relationship person; facilitating access to relevant accounts for team members, resolving any queries
* Involvement in operational treasury activities
* Day to day processing of bank transfers, ensuring approval deadlines are met for execution
* Processing of existing intercompany recharges and assisting in the implementation of new intercompany recharges using Blackline Intercompany Hub
* Preparation of intercompany settlements and related cross currency payment journals in Blackline/Oracle
* Involvement in intercompany budget process
* Involvement in the monthly financial close process, including accruals, prepayments and account analysis, Balance Sheet reconciliations, P&L commentary for management review, ensuring all activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner
* Preparation of payroll journals across various jurisdictions
* Entries related to reversal of Leases/NCC in the adjustment ledger each month
* The keeping of all financial records, accounts and schedules to the requirements of the auditors and general accepted accounting standards and practices
* Work with the team to ensure reconciliation process notes are complete and up to date
* Acting as back-up for other members of staff in their absence as appropriate
* The performance of such other duties as may be required from time to time by the Financial Reporting Managers.
Knowledge and Experience
* Previous bookkeeping experience is essential
* Previous experience with Oracle Cloud system would be an advantage
* Good personal communication skills, both written and oral
* Must possess great attention to detail
* Must be self-motivated and self-starter
* Must be focused and deadline driven
* Good computer literacy with experience using computer-based accounting systems, word processing, spreadsheets and other standard business software
* Clear commitment to the team approach of exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
* The jobholder will receive training and guidance but will also need to be able to work by themselves