Vacancy NameSenior Management Accountant (Cost) Requisition NoVN3056 Time TypeFull Time LocationThames Ditton Office Additional Location CountryUnited Kingdom Join a community that is shaping the future of work SHL, People Science. People Answers. Are you a qualified (or almost qualified) accountant with cost management accounting experience within a financial control team, a high level of analytical ability, strong business partnering skills and meticulous attention to detail? If so, you could bring your experience and solid knowledge within a cost control environment to the newly created role of Senior Management Accountant in SHL's Cost Control team. An excellent benefits package is offered in a culture where career development, collaboration, flexibility, diversity and inclusivity are all intrinsic to our culture. There is a huge investment in SHL currently so there's no better time to join. Hybrid working is available. What you will be doing: Working with the Global Financial Cost Controller and taking responsibility for reporting on several trading business units, ensuring costs are accurately reported as well as assisting with statutory, payroll, balance sheet reconciliations and tax reporting. Month-end with detailed Actuals reporting and trend analysis and post cost journals including prepayments and accruals. Maintaining and ensuring all cost balance sheet reconciliations are prepared accurately and signed off in line with the agreed timetable. Assisting in building up the Cost internal control environment and with monthly/quarterly FAR register maintenance and reporting. Evaluating actual monthly performance vs latest forecast, explaining the variance and highlighting financial performance Deal with taxation matters via liaison with the Tax team and a assist in interim and annual statutory audits, tax audits and transfer pricing audits. Performing intercompany reconciliation for all business units. Deal with frequent ad-hoc queries from various stakeholders including Group Finance, FP&A and Tax team. What are we looking for from you: Essential: Qualified (or almost qualified) accountant with substantial cost experience in a finance controllership team Experience of month end close Strong business partnering and high level of analytical ability Good understanding and knowledge of IFRS Desirable: Experience reviewing, documenting, implementing, and improving controls. Capable of adhering to internal or external deadlines Infor system experience Meticulous attention to detail The candidate must have the right to work in the UK. Closing date for applications: 28th April 2024 Get in touch: Find out how this one-off opportunity can help you to achieve your career goals by making an application to our knowledgeable and friendly Talent Acquisition team. Choose a new path with SHL. LifeAtSHL CareersAtSHL SHLHiringTalent HybridRole LinkedInJobs LI-hybrid Management AccountingJobs CostAccountingJobs FinanceJobs QualifedAccountantJobs About Us We unlock the possibilities of businesses through the power of people, science and technology. We started this industry of people insight more than 40 years ago and continue to lead the market with powerhouse product launches, ground-breaking science and business transformation. When you inspire and transform people's lives, you will experience the greatest business outcomes possible. SHL's products insights, experiences, and services can help achieve growth at scale. What SHL can offer you Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility are key threads in the fabric of SHL's business and culture (find out more about DEI and accessibility at SHL) Employee benefits package that takes care of you and your family. Support, coaching, and on-the-job development to achieve career success A fun and flexible workplace where you'll be inspired to do your best work (find out more LifeAtSHL) The ability to transform workplaces around the world for others. SHL is an equal opportunity employer. We support and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. We can, and do make adjustments to make sure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible.