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Senior Accountant
Rider Levett Bucknall RLB. Assist with month-end closure in line with the timetable .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, including preparation of management accounts, balance sheets, and VAT returns, while ensuring compliance with Local GAAP and UK GAAP. Proven ability to lead and mentor junior staff, coupled with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
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Chartered AccountantFinancial ReportingVariance AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelTeam Leadership
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Hard Skills
Month-End ClosureGeneral Ledger ReconciliationJournal Entry ReviewBudget PreparationStatutory ReportingVAT Returns PreparationLocal GAAP to UK GAAP ReconciliationAnalytical ReviewCorporation Tax ReturnsFinancial Process Improvement
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsTeamwork SkillsMentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered Accountant
Industry Keywords
Financial DataEuropean EntitiesAuditors LiaisonRLB Global Board ReportingPQE Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist with month-end closure in line with the timetable
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Review journal entries and ensure accurate financial data
- Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheets, and financial reports for several European entities
- Assist with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
- Perform variance analysis and analytical review
- Liaise with auditors and advisors across entities
- Prepare monthly, bi-monthly, and quarterly VAT returns
- Assist with year-end consolidation and statutory reporting, including corporation tax
- Perform Local GAAP to UK GAAP reconciliations
- Improve financial processes
- Assist with RLB Global Board reporting
- Perform ad hoc tasks as required
- Support preparation of corporation tax returns and audits
Requirements
What you’ll need- A qualified Chartered Accountant with 3+ years PQE
- Industry experience desirable
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Ability to lead by example and mentor junior staff
- Strong analytical skills and key attention to detail
- Ability to work to a timetable and flex workload according to requirements
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance
- Competitive maternity and paternity packages
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Opportunity to purchase up to five extra days
- Health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes
- Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers
- Continuous learning and development programme
- Established APC and in-house mentoring schemes
- Season ticket loan
- Professional membership subscriptions
- Opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions
- Team and social events
- Charity fundraising and volunteering activities
- Diverse and inclusive working environment
- Reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process