Senior Accountant

Blackwaters is recruiting a Senior Accountant for the EMEA head office of a global IT business in Uxbridge. This person is to lead finance for one or two sunsiduaries, providing accurate and timely financial and management information for use both internally and externally. This role will enable the successful candidate to gain some great exposure to a dynamic, fast-paced business that can offer some brilliant career development opportunities going forwards.

Responsibilities;

• Manage day-to-day operations of one or two key companies
• Business partner with multiple stakeholders in the business
• Ownership of P&L and Balance Sheet
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts
• P&L and Balance Sheet analyses and commentary
• Cash flow forecasting and reporting
• Reconciliations e.g. Revenue, Cash, Payroll etc.
• Management of suppliers and payment runs
• Preparation of VAT returns / Assisting Corporation tax return preparation
• Liaison with Group Auditors, preparation and filing of the statutory financial statements
• Opportunities to lead/contribute in group-wide initiatives e.g. ERP implementation, Treasury, M&A Due-Diligence and Post-acquisition Integration, SOX, Transfer Pricing, Travel Expense Management, Corporate Cards, Procurement, Driving Synergies etc.
• Commercial decision-making
• Development and implementation of accounting policies, robust systems, processes and internal controls

Desired skills and experience;

• ACA or ACCA qualified, trained in audit
• Technically and Commercially orientated
• Strong Microsoft Office especially Excel (pivots and lookups)
• Extensive knowledge of UK GAAP
• Great communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Enthusiastic, hands-on and fast learner