Bookkeeper

Job Purpose

To provide financial accounting support to the UK Reporting team.

• Daily review of transactions on the majority of the group bank accounts, involving various cash management postings; this requires initial investigation of unidentified receipts or payments and then liaison with the AP and AR teams to ensure these are booked
• At month end ensure the banks reconcile with minimal outstanding items unposted, download of the bank statements and reconciliations prepared in BL
• To be the key bank relationship person; facilitating access to relevant accounts for team members, resolving any queries
• Involvement in operational treasury activities
• Day to day processing of bank transfers, ensuring approval deadlines are met for execution
• Processing of existing intercompany recharges and assisting in the implementation of new intercompany recharges using Blackline Intercompany Hub
• Preparation of intercompany settlements and related cross currency payment journals in Blackline/Oracle
• Involvement in intercompany budget process
• Involvement in the monthly financial close process, including accruals, prepayments and account analysis, Balance Sheet reconciliations, P&L commentary for management review, ensuring all activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Preparation of payroll journals across various jurisdictions
• Entries related to reversal of Leases/NCC in the adjustment ledger each month
• The keeping of all financial records, accounts and schedules to the requirements of the auditors and generally accepted accounting standards and practices
• Work with the team to ensure reconciliation process notes are complete and up to date
• Acting as back-up for other members of staff in their absence as appropriate
• The performance of such other duties as may be required from time to time by the Financial Reporting Managers.

• Previous bookkeeping experience is essential
• Previous experience with Oracle Cloud system would be an advantage
• Good personal communication skills, both written and oral
• Must possess great attention to detail
• Must be self-motivated and self-starter
• Must be focused and deadline driven
• Good computer literacy with experience using computer-based accounting systems, word processing, spreadsheets and other standard business software
• Clear commitment to the team approach of exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
• The jobholder will receive training and guidance but will also need to be able to work by themselves