We Do Group are supporting the European division of a global PLC, recruiting an Accountant on a 12-18 month Interim assignment.
The role is hands-on and detail-oriented with a blend of processing, reconciliation & reporting work.
Due to a new system going live in Q2 2025, this role is being recruited as an interim assignment until then where there will be a re-allocation of duties and potentially a permanent role, if suitable.
Duration: 12 - 18 monthsRate: £300 - £400 per day (inside IR35 via umbrella company)
The Role
- Responsible for General Ledger of assigned entities, and the oversight of the Banking, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Revenue Recognition, Fixed Assets & Inter-company activities of the same entities
- Prepares and records journal entries:
* Calculation of other accruals
* Payroll accounting and reconciliation
* Preparation of data for holiday accruals
* Prepayments
* Internal and External commissions
- Complete / contribute towards the production of high quality, accurate and detailed balance sheet reconciliations monthly, in-line with Corporate’s timetable / guidelines
- Reviews system generated transactions for reasonableness
- Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions
- Reviews and interprets financial reporting requirements, rules and regulations
- Analyses financial statement information
- Ensures compliance with internal controls accounting process documentation (i.e. SOX 404)
- Communicates with local and foreign subsidiaries to resolve accounting issues
- Produce, maintain and analyse complex management reports
- Develop and interpret reports and records for managers/stakeholders
- Be involved in reviewing, tracking and maintaining billing information in the financial systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and other accounting regulations
- Assistance with audit query resolution
- Support the Finance Manager, Accountant Lead and other members of the regional finance team as and when required
Your Profile
- Experienced and hands on Accountant
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Effective communicator - written and verbal
- Ability to work in office 5 days a week (parking on site and flexible working hours)
- Available for a 12-18 month assignment