The role will provide support to the UK-based Ireland & Middle East Controller who covers numerous entities out of London. We are looking for a candidate who is a problem solver with an analytical mindset to review and interrogate the balance sheet and P&L. The candidate will also play a key role is providing support to the team with month end processes and audit.

Location: London x1 day a week
Length: 6 months contract
Rate: £400 - £500 per day (Inside IR35)

Financial Accounting Manager: Roles & Responsibilities

• Analysis/interrogation of key balance sheet & P&L accounts, with preparation and posting of any associated journals
• Assistance with preparation of financial statements for legal entities in accordance with IFRS
• Assistance with month end processes, including the preparation & posting of journals and review of balance sheet reconciliations
• Provision of support for statutory audits carried out on legal entities in the respective countries
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns and associated accounting workflows, including processing of payment and balance sheet reconciliation of related accounts
• Preparation and submission of tax returns and associated accounting workflows, including processing of payment and balance sheet reconciliation of related accounts
• To support on process improvement projects, identifying and implementing best practice processes across the region

Financial Accounting Manager: Experience/Skills

• Relevant audit background / experience, preferably with the Big 4 audit firms
• Strong technical accounting skills, with in-depth knowledge of IFRS and strong US GAAP knowledge
• Experience of SAP or ORACLE ERP systems
• Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• ACA / CPA / CA or equivalent certification
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Results orientate