Accountant - Financial Accounting and Reporting South Manchester- Consultants Karen Reynolds & Andrew Schofield Benefits Onsite parking Annual bonus enhanced pension contribution scheme life assurance great career prospects / development Salary £37,000 - £43,000 plus excellent The Role This is a key strategic role within our client's business, working as it does as the technical lead across a number of sites and regions in the pursuit of accurate and timely financial reporting - as a result you need to be a confident character who can take a "lead" role. You will be qualified or finalist and possess a good understanding of Financial Accounting and Reporting within a large multi sited business across a number of different countries. Reporting into the Financial Accounting and Reporting Manager you will be responsible for the following: Ensuring site reporting is delivered on time within SOX and client policies and controls Overseeing complex accounts reconciliations including VAT, WIP, and Payroll Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations for compliance purposes Reviewing KPI data and other reports and following through with actions Acting as key contact for external and internal auditors Building and maintaining excellent relationships with teams including Transactions Driving forward improvements to the process The successful candidate will have a good understanding of financial accounting and reporting, balance sheet compliance and SOX This busy multi sited and multi-national environment which will suit a driven and competent Accountant keen to make a commercial difference. Our client offers excellent benefits and incentives. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/86500962