Reports to:
Senior Management Accountant Area:
CC Shared Service Centre Location:
Manchester City Centre Reports:
None SUMMA
Key to this role is ensuring close processes are performed accurately, efficiently and promptly for the multiple business under the remit of each R2R Accountant. This role will also be responsible for ensuring the accurate recording of all transactions, working with business leaders to ensure results and drivers of performance are understood, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and application of financial controls according to group standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performing R2R activities for applicable entities according to ClearCourse standard procedures Performing the monthly accounting close in line with the standard Group close calendar and ClearCourse governance Preparation of weekly cash flow forecasts and updating the full year forecast monthly Liaise cross functionally with other SSC teams and with business leaders to understand the business, its transactions and how it has performed Manage reporting for various portfolio businesses concurrently Point of contact in any queries for R2R topics Apply internal controls standards to companies under remit Update Group and Head of R2R on key issues, transactions and risks Preparing Balance Sheet reconciliations and reviewing reconciliations prepared by others Participate in strategic continuous improvement initiatives in the organization Continuously seeking opportunities to improve financial processes Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts Respond to business and group requests for ad-hoc financial information SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Judgement
Advanced problem-solving abilities to find the root cause of issues raised Recognises when support is required from other parties (e.g. SSC team or 3rd party vendors) to resolve an issue Understands the pressure of month end and the need to resolve issues quickly so there is no impact on finance team reporting results Acts with the highest levels of integrity and treats others with respect Performance
Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative Is engaged and demonstrates strong alignment with the organisation’s objectives and values Keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data Comfortable using ERP and other Finance systems Customer focused and target driven Forward thinking, with a ‘can do’ attitude A high level of focus on the achievement of targeted results A high level of flexibility and a positive attitude to innovation and change Interpersonal skills
Ability to present information to management in a clear and concise manner Strong analytical and communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team, to tight deadlines Ability to understand the detail behind processes Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
A degree and experience in the financial field (e.g. Accountancy or Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business Studies) Qualified Accountant with over 2 years’ experience, ideally in a SSC environment Experience of working within a multi business environment with an understanding of migration processes embedding new businesses into a SSC Previous experience in using Netsuite ERP is desirable 1+ years delivery experience working in an R2R team
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Senior Management Accountant Area:
CC Shared Service Centre Location:
Manchester City Centre Reports:
None SUMMA
Key to this role is ensuring close processes are performed accurately, efficiently and promptly for the multiple business under the remit of each R2R Accountant. This role will also be responsible for ensuring the accurate recording of all transactions, working with business leaders to ensure results and drivers of performance are understood, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and application of financial controls according to group standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performing R2R activities for applicable entities according to ClearCourse standard procedures Performing the monthly accounting close in line with the standard Group close calendar and ClearCourse governance Preparation of weekly cash flow forecasts and updating the full year forecast monthly Liaise cross functionally with other SSC teams and with business leaders to understand the business, its transactions and how it has performed Manage reporting for various portfolio businesses concurrently Point of contact in any queries for R2R topics Apply internal controls standards to companies under remit Update Group and Head of R2R on key issues, transactions and risks Preparing Balance Sheet reconciliations and reviewing reconciliations prepared by others Participate in strategic continuous improvement initiatives in the organization Continuously seeking opportunities to improve financial processes Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts Respond to business and group requests for ad-hoc financial information SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Judgement
Advanced problem-solving abilities to find the root cause of issues raised Recognises when support is required from other parties (e.g. SSC team or 3rd party vendors) to resolve an issue Understands the pressure of month end and the need to resolve issues quickly so there is no impact on finance team reporting results Acts with the highest levels of integrity and treats others with respect Performance
Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative Is engaged and demonstrates strong alignment with the organisation’s objectives and values Keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data Comfortable using ERP and other Finance systems Customer focused and target driven Forward thinking, with a ‘can do’ attitude A high level of focus on the achievement of targeted results A high level of flexibility and a positive attitude to innovation and change Interpersonal skills
Ability to present information to management in a clear and concise manner Strong analytical and communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team, to tight deadlines Ability to understand the detail behind processes Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
A degree and experience in the financial field (e.g. Accountancy or Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business Studies) Qualified Accountant with over 2 years’ experience, ideally in a SSC environment Experience of working within a multi business environment with an understanding of migration processes embedding new businesses into a SSC Previous experience in using Netsuite ERP is desirable 1+ years delivery experience working in an R2R team
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