Record to Report Accountant - Chester Business Park, United Kingdom - Gibbs Hybrid

Gibbs Hybrid

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Chester Business Park, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Record to Report Accountant

My client based in Chester requires a Record to Report Accountant to join on a 12 months' contract paying £37.05/hour.

This is a hybrid role to be based 50% in the office in Chester and 50% remote.

Key Responsibilities

Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations and prepare quarterly balance sheet review.
Monitor and coordinate month end related activities per Month End Close Timetable.
Act as main point of contact for the market and for above market functions.
Coordinate with outsourcing partner to ensure their assigned tasks are executed timely and to a high standard.
Support external audits, preparing samples as required by the auditors, and coordinating requests with other departments.
Support on ad hoc requests from supported markets.
Prepare submissions as required by local authorities eg intrastat, statistical reports
Execute legal entity budgets and projections.
Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities.
Conduct ad hoc projects and unusual assignments.
Collaborate closely with internal and external parties.

Soft Skills

High attention to quality
Ability to work collaboratively and build networks across different teams and locations
Ability to analyse and interpret complex financial information and take effective decisions
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Manage multiple tasks and deadlines, ability to work under pressure.
Project management and leadership skills
Focus on continuous improvement
Ability to influence people at all levels. Sufficient business knowledge to be a credible business partner for the local Controller.
Understanding of dependencies and compliance requirements. Flexibility to adjust to broader team priorities.

Required Skills & Desired Experience

- or fully qualified

Knowledge of US GAAP
Fluent in English. Another European would highly desirable but not essential
Excellent computer skills with competencies in major ERP platforms (preference SAP).
Excellent knowledge of record to report processes in a multinational company.
Experience of audit and year end close process.