accountant Alderley Edge, England
Job description
Company Description
Come join us and make a difference in the world!
We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.
Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.
We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.
We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.
Discover more at www.necsws.com
Job Description
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Please note - whilst our intention is for this to become a permanent role, initially it will be a 6 Month Fixed Term Position - in the Group Finance, Reporting and Taxation Team.
As a Financial Accountant, you will support the preparation of statutory accounts for group companies, ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP accounting standards. Collaboration with auditors and tax advisors will be crucial, providing requested information and producing necessary documentation. You will review and deliver audit and tax materials, as well as post year-end and audit journals.
Enhancing controls within the Finance team will be a key focus, conducting balance sheet reviews and reconciling management and statutory accounts. Documenting and monitoring existing controls, along with identifying opportunities for automation, will contribute to efficiency gains. Streamlining the ledger for statutory reporting and implementing control improvements will be part of your responsibilities.
Collaboration with finance teams on assigned projects, including financial reporting for business combinations and monthly group and tax reporting, will offer valuable exposure. Contributing to diverse aspects of finance will contribute to the overall success of the team.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to support statutory accounts and audit, improve controls, and engage in various projects, gaining experience in financial reporting, compliance, and process enhancement for the finance function's success.
Qualifications
Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or Newly Qualified
Experience in statutory accounts preparation or audit
Experience in controls improvement
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong Microsoft excel skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with colleagues of all levels and backgrounds
Ability to work as part of a team
SAP experience preferred, but not required
Additional Information
We are proud of the benefits we offer employees of NEC Software Solutions
Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/ sell
4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
A fantastic selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
We are an employer who cares, we have a invaluable employee assistance programme which can help in every area of your life
All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks.
NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities.
