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Senior Accountant

Littlehampton, England , United Kingdom

Accountancy jobs >> Accounting/Financial/Insurance

Negotiable

Temporary

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Our client, a prominent company is seeking a Senior Accountant for a temporary position based in Littlehampton, UK. This role plays a critical part in supporting the company's financial record-keeping, reporting requirements, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, and ethical practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the General Ledger of assigned entities, including Banking, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Revenue Recognition, Fixed Assets, and Inter-company activities.
Prepare and record journal entries such as accrual calculations, payroll accounting and reconciliation, holiday accrual preparation, prepayments, and internal/external commissions.
Produce and contribute to high-quality, accurate, and detailed balance sheet reconciliations monthly, in line with corporate guidelines.
Review system-generated transactions for reasonableness and maintain records of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions.
Analyse financial statement information and ensure compliance with internal controls accounting process documentation (i.e. SOX 404).
Communicate with local and foreign subsidiaries to resolve accounting issues and produce, maintain, and analyse complex management reports.
Develop and interpret reports and records for managers/stakeholders and assist with audit query resolution.
Support the Senior Finance Manager, Accountant Lead and other members of the regional finance team when required.

Job Requirements:

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Excellent attention to detail
Proficiency in influencing others and working under limited supervision
In-depth working knowledge of US GAAP and advantageous understanding of other GAAP
Experience with internal control environments and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX 404)
Advanced skills in Excel and accounting software such as SAP and Blackline
Qualified AAT or equivalent qualification
Experience in accounting fields within a US-headquartered, globally-influential manufacturing group
Experience working across global time zones and cultures

Work Environment:

Standard office environment with general office equipment
Extensive communication with Corporate and Business Unit Finance teams
Potential for extended hours to meet month-end schedules

Personal Characteristics:

A passion for delivering high-quality work and achieving team success
Commitment to timely delivery and high standards
Proactivity and detail-oriented while maintaining awareness of the big picture
Self-sufficiency and strong communication skills
If you are an experienced accountant eager to take on this temporary role and contribute to a dynamic team in the energy sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team in Littlehampton

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-35306
Position Type: Temporary
Applicants: 0
Views: 2

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