Senior German speaking Accountant
- Recruiter
- Parkside Recruitment Limited
- Location
- England, London, Hounslow
- Salary
- £45000.00 - £48000.00 per annum
- Posted
- 16 Apr 2019
- Closes
- 23 Apr 2019
- Ref
- 35723JMP
- Contact
- Parkside Recruitment
- Job Title
- Accountant
- Category
- IT/ Telecoms
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client, a leading Commercial Company based in the Hounslow area, are currently recruiting for a German speaking Senior Accountant on a permanent basis. In order to apply you will be a fluent or native German speaker with at least 2 years plus experience within accountancy and finance.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring proper processing of daily transactions in the general ledger for all EMEA entities
- Assisting department managers with ensuring all purchase requisitions are reviewed for policy compliance and general ledger coding prior to entry into the accounting system
- Responsible for the timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations for all EMEA entities in
- accordance with closing schedule on a monthly basis
- Responsible for the preparation of lead schedules for month-end review
- Responsible for ensuring the timely completion of all cash reconciliations at the end of each month
- Responsible for month end accruals into general ledger on a monthly basis
- Working with the Tax Department to provide information and guidance for VAT accruals and payments
- Responsible for contacts with the local tax and other local authorities.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with Sarbanes Oxley key controls in areas of responsibility
Person Specification:
- German speaker is essential - native or fluent speaking
- 2+ years relevant experience required
- Accounting qualification required - ACCA, ACA, CIMA or European equivalent
- Having worked in Germany is a Plus
- High Proficiency Microsoft Excel Required
- Experience with JD Edwards or Equivalent Accounting System Strongly Preferred
- Experience working in a multicompany & multicurrency environment required
- Experience with International Hi-tech/Software Company a Plus
Parkside Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Parkside Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.