Financial Reporting Accountant - Global External Reporting Team London, England
Job description
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The Global External Reporting Team in London is part of the central finance function that supports the EY network across the globe. The team of nine are responsible for preparing statutory accounts, including consolidations, for the UK EY firm and Global EY entities. The team also provides technical accounting advice to global finance leadership in support of decisions impacting the EY network. The team’s position within the global finance function gives team members exposure to senior management in the UK and globally and results in a variable and wide-ranging workload. The team is motivated, friendly and supportive and well-regarded within finance.
Whilst this is not a client facing team, being part of EY will give the successful candidate the opportunity to develop and gain learning experiences in an industry role with the support of a vast network of experienced finance professionals not readily available outside of the professional accounting firm industry.
The opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Reporting Accountant to join the team to focus on the preparation of the statutory accounts for the UK firm including consolidated group accounts and subsidiaries. The role will include responsibility for the statutory reporting process for specific subsidiaries. There will be close involvement with the external auditors.
Your key responsibilities
Supporting the year end process, including auditor liaison, consolidation, and preparation and review of the group financial statements.The process takes up a large part of the year, requiring planning and project management skills.- Preparation of UK subsidiary financial statements.
- Drive improvement to the annual statutory accounting process.
- Review and involvement in subsidiary accounting throughout the year.
- Liaise with a broad spectrum of other team members including tax, partner finance, treasury, legal and other national departments.
- Ad hoc projects, analysis and reporting which give learning opportunities.
Skills and attributes for success
How your skills and experience will make an impact, followed by sub-headings:
To qualify for the role you must have
Analytical and logical mindset- Good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively across countries and with senior management
- Proactive, and can operate independently
- Good interpersonal skills with proven ability to build networks with a broad spectrum of other people
- Commercial awareness and appreciation of the impact of accounting decisions on other aspects of the business
- Ability and commitment to work under pressure, including willingness to longer hours at peak times
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility and ability to juggle several demands at once
- Team player
Ideally, you’ll also have
Experience of IFRS.- Proficiency in excel to an advanced level of data manipulation.
What we look for
Someone who can work well with a team and is comfortable communicating with people across EY and with senior management. The role requires someone with the ability to build a wide network.
This is a high profile team within the finance function involving direct contact with senior members of the UK finance team. The candidate should have a genuine desire to progress a career within financial reporting.
What we offer
As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
Please apply to this role only through the ‘Apply’ link (not through the local office). Your application will then be routed to the appropriate recruiting team.
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