Finance Analyst

Permanent Position

Location: Hybrid 2 days per week Manchester City Centre

Our client is an all-in-one Marketing agency that acts as an in-house marketing team for global brands. They are a collective of talented communicators, catalysts, and achievers that come together to create comprehensive solutions.

They are currently recruiting for a talented Finance analyst to join their team who will have the following responsibilities:

Accounting and General Ledger Management:

• Prepare and post journal entries for various accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets.

Reconciliations:

• Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure bank reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.

Month-End Close Activities:

• Lead or assist in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
• Prepare and analyse financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Review and adjust entries for payroll, revenue recognition, and other critical areas during the close process.

Variance Analysis:

• Analyse monthly financial results and provide explanations for variances between actuals and budget/forecast.
• Assist in the preparation of variance reports for management review.

Accounts Payable and Receivable Oversight:

• Monitor and ensure accurate posting of vendor invoices and payments.
• Assist in accounts receivable reporting and resolving customer invoice discrepancies.

Fixed Assets:

• Maintain fixed asset registers, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Reconcile fixed asset balances and ensure proper capitalization in compliance with accounting policies.

Internal Controls and Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies in all accounting functions.
• Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.

Financial Reporting:

• Support the preparation of financial reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with IFRS, GAAP, or other applicable standards.
• Compile supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting and audit purposes.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency in the accounting and close processes.
• Automate and streamline repetitive accounting tasks to reduce manual effort.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with other departments to gather necessary information for reconciliations and postings.
• Provide financial support and guidance to operations, sales, or other business units as required.

Tax and Regulatory Compliance:

• Assist with the preparation of tax filings, including VAT, sales tax, or other statutory filings as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal financial regulations.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in accounting,

Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar role

Experience working in a multinational company

Excellent critical thinking skills

Detail-oriented

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of accounting software D365 and Sage is a plus

If your interesting in learning more or want to a confidential chat about next steps in your career please don't hesitate in applying.