Accountant | Global Operationsnew

Job Description

Purpose of the job:

Take ownership of a diverse portfolio of client entities while building your expertise in financial reporting, management accounts and client accounting. You'll work closely with clients, auditors and colleagues across multiple jurisdictions, delivering high-quality accounting services that help clients meet their reporting obligations and achieve their objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your technical accounting knowledge, broaden your exposure to different client structures and develop your review and coaching skills. You'll have the chance to make a real impact through high-quality client delivery, collaboration and continuous improvement, while building a rewarding long-term career with Ocorian.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Take ownership of the preparation of financial statements and management accounts for a diverse portfolio of client entities.
• Apply your technical accounting knowledge to deliver accurate reporting in line with relevant accounting standards and deadlines.
• Perform and review bank, investment and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure data integrity and financial accuracy.
• Prepare and review VAT returns and other accounting deliverables, maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
• Build strong relationships with clients, auditors and internal stakeholders to support the smooth delivery of accounting services.
• Review client deliverables and provide guidance to junior colleagues, helping to develop capability across the team.
• Support audit processes by coordinating responses to auditor queries and ensuring information is provided efficiently.
• Contribute to the coaching and development of junior team members through knowledge sharing and day-to-day support.
• Maintain high-quality working papers and supporting documentation in line with internal standards and procedures.
• Support ad hoc projects, process improvements and initiatives that enhance client service and operational efficiency.

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Qualifications

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA or equivalent), an accounting-related degree, or relevant experience gained within accounting, audit or financial services.
• Experience preparing financial statements and management accounts, with a sound understanding of IFRS; exposure to UK GAAP or other accounting frameworks would be advantageous.
• Strong technical accounting, reconciliation and financial reporting skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to review work, provide guidance to colleagues and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high-quality client service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems, with experience of platforms such as Navision, Viewpoint or ValueFinancials being beneficial.

Additional Information

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful.  These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.
  Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at careers@ocorian.com.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.