Accounting Manager - Financial Reporting

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Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Finance Director you will focus on preparing financial statements for UK Subsidiary. Monitor main balance sheet metrics such as Net Debt, and Working Capital.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements following group reporting and audit deadlines.
• Prepare UK subsidiary financial statements.
• Oversee and coordinate the year end audit of consolidated financial statements.
• Oversee year end audit of overseas subsidiaries where applicable.
• Prepare monthly consolidated balance sheet and cash flow for use in management accounts along with analysis of the balance sheet against prior month and against budget for The Board.
• Preparation of the yearly balance sheet budget and cash flow along with a re-forecast at H1 close.
• Monitor main balance sheet metrics such as Net Debt, and Working Capital.
• Prepare CAPEX journals and asset values for internally developed intangible fixed assets following IFRS.
• Compile key IFRS calculations along with supporting schedules for audit for the following standards:
  • IFRS 16 - Leases
  • IFRS 2 - Share Based Payments
  • IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments
  • IAS 38 - Intangible Assets
  • IFRS 3 - Business Combinations
• Work with external tax experts to prepare tax computations and returns for all global entities.
• Prepare and maintain schedules of tax payments, charges and accruals globally.
• Undertake research into overseas withholding taxes for combinations of 'billing from' and 'billing to' territories, and advising on the most appropriate combinations.
• Maintain and calculate the Group Transfer Pricing model and quarterly charges, along with local and master files prepared by our external consultants.
• Advise and assist with the merging or dissolution of historic subsidiary entities following our strategy.
• Provide advice and support to the general finance team in all aspects of financial accounting and tax, for example:
  • VAT / Sales Tax
  • Calculation of interest on loans
  • Calculation of FX gains and losses on translations of assets / liabilities
  • Accounting entries for more complex journals outside normal business
  • Intercompany recharges
  • Revenue recognition

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified. ( or part qualified at final stage of exams)
• Prepare global consolidations
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• FRS102 (UK GAAP)
• Coordinate external audits
• You'll be great at collaborating with team members to achieve common goals, valuing and respecting diverse contributions.
• When faced with a problem, you collaborate with the appropriate people to evaluate different options find practical solutions.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme.

Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

Disclaimer*

This is a London (The Shard) based opportunity, but during the first 3 months you would be required to follow the hybrid working from our office in Reigate

Growth, Your Way: Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to Jellyfish Learn.

Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

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