Global Technical Accountant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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3 weeks ago

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Meraki Talent are delighted to be engaged by a global professional services business to appoint a Global Technical Accountant - Newly Qualified / Finalist paying up to £47,000 + bonus with hybrid working.

The CompanyThis company is a global player that has grown substantially over the past 10 years through both organic growth and M&A activity. The next 12-24 months will be considered a period of consolidation as it looks to stable its platform before once again lookingto grow and expand through further corporate development.

Due to the size of the business and finance team, it provides the ample environment for career progression & development.

Furthermore, it has an extremely talented finance leadership team that are so passionate about ensuring everyone reaches they full potentialso pride themselves on constantly acting as role models and mentors to their people.

The RoleThe role will report into the Head of International Technical Accounting and will be working in a team of 4. The successful individual will have the opportunity to partner with the business' international entities - spanning Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
You will be involved in but not limited to the following duties:

Preparation of year end accounts and working papers for audits for international offices
Preparation of year end audits and statutory accounts for international offices
Supporting international offices with any technical queries
Run and manage the month end close for international offices
Reconcile monthly/quarterly/annual financial accounts to the local entity accounts including troubleshooting and commentary
Review accounts on a (i) local 'accruals' basis; (ii) local statutory accounts basis; (iii) group accounts; and (iv) UK group statutory basis, ensuring any necessary adjustments are posted correctly
Monthly review of balance sheets / P&L. Identify unusual / incorrect balances and help to correct where necessary
Review month end postings checklist to ensure completion by all offices
Manage and action running list of accounting issues in each entity in conjunction with local finance teams.
Ad hoc projects including process improvement and systems testing

The PersonThe successful individual will ideally be a first-time mover from a chartered accountancy practise with good knowledge and experience of IFRS and UK GAAP. You will have had access to large, complex, commercial clients in either an audit or accounts preparationcapacity.

It is essential that you are a qualified accountant(or finalist - 1/2 exams remaining) under ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or the equivalent.

On OfferThe Global Technical Accountant role will offer the following package: