Our client is an international aircraft company which provides a wide range of services to this industry. They are seeking an Accountant to join their EMEA team based in London.

The role has responsibility for supporting the accounting and finance operations, ensuring adherence to company processes and policies, as well as compliance with UK GAAP. The position is also responsible for conducting detailed reporting and analysis to meet business requirements and supporting local financial reporting and administration for EMEA (including UK, Amsterdam, and Middle East countries).

Duties

• Preparation of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the EMEA operations while implementing and maintaining adequate mechanisms, decision-making, and escalations with finance partners and management.
• Provide support to drive standardization and continuous improvement of processes and controls to obtain the highest integrity of financial reporting (US, local GAAP, and management reporting)—including partnering with appropriate stakeholders, for a successful end-to-end approach to reporting.
• Perform the day-to-day accounting tasks activities of the company’s finance operations including Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Payroll, VAT, and other Reconciliation activities; this includes ensuring all financial transactions, systems, and procedures comply with regulations, accounting principles, and standards.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency, considering the diversity of EMEA requirements.
• Participate in the lease accounting process ensuring compliance with US GAAP / IFRS
• Perform duties in treasury and banking activities including cash reconciliations, funding requests, and preparation of quarterly cash flow forecast
• Provide support to Group Financial Reporting as required
• Provide support in internal and external audits to fulfill audit requirements
• Perform all tasks in a timely manner ensuring all deadlines are met
• Ad-hoc projects as required

Requirements

• ACCA / ACA / CIMA or part qualified
• Knowledge of various GAAP accounting rules including UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Solid understanding of an internal control framework and the concepts of control design and operational efficiency.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in an accounting firm or in the commercial sector, preferably in a publicly listed company.
• Good technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS with exposure to group consolidation and statutory reporting.
• Solid experience in financial reporting, management reporting, and budgeting
• Strong analytical skills.
• Positive, proactive, and can-do attitude towards tasks and challenges.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and advanced knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with SAP or Tagetik would be an advantage.