Technology
Our client, a leading technology platform, is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join their team for an initial 12-month period. This is a hands-on role, working closely with the Financial Controller to support audit and take full ownership of the management accounts. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with post-qualified experience in industry. This role requires an immediate start.
Description
The responsibilities of the Senior Management Accountant include, but are not limited to:
- Own the management accounting month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare financial statements including supporting materials and be the first point of contact for auditor queries.
- Work on technical judgements around intangible assets and impairment testing.
- Support the Financial Controller on tax computations and claims.
- Work on consolidations and the intercompany matrix.
- Support R&D capitalisation, documenting each stage of the process.
- Assist with process improvement across the function and clearly document for handover.
Skills
The skills of the Senior Management Accountant include but are not limited to:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with a minimum of three years post-qualified experience, ideally in industry.
- Strong IFRS knowledge is essential.
- Confident with goodwill and impairment testing, acquisition accounting and consolidation.
- Experience in a PE-backed or group environment would be beneficial.
- Previous experience in software or SaaS is desirable.
- Strong Excel skills are essential, and NetSuite is advantageous.
Apply
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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for approaching 40 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in technology, media, retail, pharma/biotech, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.