Role Overview
The Financial Accountant will play a key role in the finance function within an AIM listed software company at an exciting time in the Company's growth. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will have a highly visible role in shaping the finance function. This role is ideally suited for a recently qualified accountant looking to gain hands- on experience in PLC reporting and taxation, multi-currency consolidation and commercial decision-support.
Our job descriptions are intended to be used as a good overview of the role but are not exhaustive. Teamwork is core and we approach our work with a can-do attitude, often getting involved in tasks and activities that are important for the team and providing new experiences and the opportunity to grow.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with the end-to-end month-end process for US, UK and Jersey group entities
* Preparation and posting of month-end journals
* Review of bank payments and bank reconciliations
* Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
* Preparation of the consolidation group management accounts
* Assist with the budgeting and forecasting process
* Preparation and filing of regulatory returns in the UK and US
* Assist with the preparation of US and UK tax returns, including UK and US corporation tax returns along with UK VAT returns
* Assist the Finance Director with the preparation of the Group annual report and accounts along with the half year group accounts and UK subsidiary statutory accounts
* Lead the external audit process for the Group audit along with the UK subsidiary audit
* Assist the Finance Director with the implementation of new accounting standards
* Assist with the review of the UK and US payroll
* Responsible for managing the employee share option register
* Assist the Finance Director with process documentation and ongoing process improvement
* Provide commercial support to other areas of the business.
Key Experience & Qualifications
* Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
* Minimum of 4 years' experience within a similar role in industry or practice
* Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise with knowledge and experience of IFRS
* Experience across Microsoft office applications with advanced Excel knowledge
* Experience using multicurrency accounting software applications, such as Sage Intacct or similar applications
* Strong understanding of finance systems and required controls
About You
* Have the ability to manage a variety of tasks, manage time and workload effectively to ensure activities are completed to deadline
* Have strong interpersonal skills, including communication, empath, and the ability to create a welcoming atmosphere
* Proactively problem-solve, anticipating needs and taking initiative to ensure a good outcome for all
* Have outstanding attention to detail and take immense pride in this aspect of all your work
* Have a natural inclination to being planned and organised
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Collaborating effectively with colleagues both in person and virtually
Location
* Belfast (Hybrid)
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