Job Description

Job Purpose

To provide financial accounting support to the UK Reporting team.

 

Responsibilities

Daily review of transactions on the majority of the group bank accounts, involving various cash management postings; this requires initial investigation of unidentified receipts or payments and then liaison with the AP and AR teams to ensure these are bookedAt month ensure the banks reconcile with minimal outstanding items unposted, download of the bank statements and reconciliations prepared in BLTo be the key bank relationship person; facilitating access to relevant accounts for team members, resolving any queriesInvolvement in operational treasury activitiesDay to day processing of bank transfers, ensuring approval deadlines are met for executionProcessing of existing intercompany recharges and assisting in the implementation of new intercompany recharges using Blackline Intercompany HubPreparation of intercompany settlements and related cross currency payment journals in Blackline/OracleInvolvement in intercompany budget processInvolvement in the monthly financial close process, including accruals, prepayments and account analysis, Balance Sheet reconciliations, P&L commentary for management review, ensuring all activities are completed in a timely and accurate mannerPreparation of payroll journals across various jurisdictionsEntries related to reversal of Leases/NCC in the adjustment ledger each monthThe keeping of all financial records, accounts and schedules to the requirements of the auditors and general accepted accounting standards and practicesWork with the team to ensure reconciliation process notes are complete and up to dateActing as back-up for other members of staff in their absence as appropriateThe performance of such other duties as may be required from time to time by the Financial Reporting Managers.

 

Knowledge and Experience

Previous bookkeeping experience is essentialPrevious experience with Oracle Cloud system would be an advantageGood personal communication skills, both written and oralMust possess great attention to detailMust be self-motivated and self-starterMust be focused and deadline drivenGood computer literacy with experience using computer-based accounting systems, word processing, spreadsheets and other standard business softwareClear commitment to the team approach of exchanging ideas and providing support to colleaguesThe jobholder will receive training and guidance but will also need to be able to work by themselves