An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Management Accountant to join a listed renewable energy/construction business based in central London.

Client Details

My client is a global, listed leader in providing renewable energy solutions. They also provide B-2-B waste management services to companies seeking solutions to reduce their carbon footprint. Now looking to expand rapidly across Europe, they are looking for a talented finance professional to support their UK office.

Based in central London, further information available on request.

Description

Taking on the ownership for a purpose built BU, this Senior Management Accountant role will take on a European remit, reporting directly to the Financial Controller and will be responsible for:

• Involvement in the preparation of management accounts and other management information for business units both operational and those under construction.
• Compile and analyse financial information necessary to complete the month-end accounting close including preparation, input, and validation of journal entries including payroll and accruals.
• Prepare balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations to supporting documentation for all the UK/Europe entities, while investigating and resolving reconciling items timely.
• Preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Support the accounting entries/equity pick up for consolidation of these UK/European into the overall results
• Support the review of quarterly derivative valuation and assist in the posting of the quarterly movements, understanding IFRS vs US GAAP valuation adjustments
• Interact with auditors and assist with the preparation and documentation to support both internal and external audits.
• Preparation of VAT returns for the various entities.
• Support the preparation of the corporation tax returns for various entities.
• Work with AP team to help raise Purchase Orders, AP vouchers, coordinating & checking registration on PeopleSoft (VAT/expense) and liaising with Treasury regarding vendor payment queries.
• Work with AR team for monthly revenue reconciliation
• Ad hoc projects/tasks as required

Further detail available on request

Profile

The successful Senior Management Accountant will have the following credentials:ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified candidate

• Bachelors Degree
• Ideally 2-3 years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Experience within the energy/utilities/construction sector desirable
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified candidate
• PeopleSoft or similar ERP experience
• Proficient with Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven track record for driving process efficiencies and problem solving

Job Offer

Basic salary of between £60,000 to £65,000 + bonus & benefits