Accounting Controller - Ipswich, United Kingdom - MacKenzie King

MacKenzie King

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Ipswich, United Kingdom

6 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

MacKenzie King are currently recruiting an Accounting Controller for a global financial services business based in Ipswich.

Reporting into the Head of Central Accounting Services you will manage a team in the provision of services with a strong emphasison timely service, professionalism, efficiency and productivity to ensure the local Finance teams receive reliable and accurate information for reporting.

The Central Accounting Services team provides transversal accounting services to the businesses entitiesand portfolios in the UK,the US, France and Switzerland.

Duties and responsibilities to include:

Vendor invoices and employees expenses are paid in line with agreed terms
All general ledger processing is accurate and timely
Complete and accurate accounting records are maintained
Effective financial controls are in place
Management expenses are monitored and controlled in line with budget and strategc plan
Financial reporting for the business is compliant with all statutory and regulatory requirements

This role requires the job holder to have strong technical accounting knowledge to act as a technical reference point for accounting queries.

Good management and organisation skills are essential to ensure the team works together to meet all accounting andreporting deadlines.

You will ideally be a qualified accountant or equivalent with experience in financial reporting/ management accounting environment.

Sound knowledge of IFRS accounting and experience within the insurance industry

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues across cultures

This role offers a generous benefits package including 27 days holiday, a 35 hour working week and flexible benefits