Senior Accountant - Part Time

WE Talent are pleased to be working with our global Communications client to hire a Part TimeSenior Accountant for their London office

• Monday to Friday
• 9.00 am until 1.00 pm (20 hours per week)
• 12 month contract to commence in March
• Remote / hybrid working with the expectation to attend the London office once a week after training

What you'll be doing:

The role will report into the VP of Finance and be part of the UK and US finance teams, predominantly responsible for EMEA Accounting based out of London

• Manage commercial finances for a client facing team and be the first point of contact for to help run their accounts efficiently
• Provides support and keeps the VP Finance updated on all matters of significance
• Quarterly budgeting and forecast updates
• Monthly Variance analysis by comparing to budget/forecast
• Update rolling forecast/budget with actuals
• Manage the month end/quarter end reporting including reconciliations
• New Vendor and vendor invoicing approval
• New Clients and Client invoicing Approval
• Monthly journal postings as part of month-end cycle (Accruals /Fixed Asset)
• Understand revenue recognition process (fixed fee - percentage of completion)
• Ensure all billing back up documentation is complete
• Credit control and running aged customer reports and providing commentary for review
• Review monthly payroll and investigate/action discrepancies
• Assists in the annual audit (only includes high level analytics requests) and ensures financial practices are compliant with statutory requirements (IFRS)
• Annual Vat and Tax packs - reporting / compliance
• Quarterly VAT return using SoFi
• Assisting with completing reports to the parent company
• Review and approval of employee expenses
• Line management of the Accounts Payable function (one person) including work planning, ongoing support for learning & development.

Skills, Behaviours and Experience Required

• Experience of using Deltek Maconomy would be beneficial
• Professional service / agency / PR, Marketing or Communications experience is highly desirable
• Strong analytical skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Team player
• Good accounting technical ability
• Problem solver
• Flexible approach to role and requirements

The package

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (this will be pro rata for Part Time hours) + a day off per quarter
• Your birthday off
• Annual wellbeing allowance
• Competitive pension package
• Private medical and dental cover
• Employee assistance programme
• Discount on gym membership
• Life assurance
• Income protection insurance
• Personal travel insurance
• Group discounts across a range of shopping and day out experiences
• Great company events and team building

If you are an experienced Senior Accountant looking for a Part Time role apply now!

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