Accountant

* Work within a highly collaborative finance team that values knowledge sharing and supports your professional growth through exposure to global best practices and innovative technology platforms.

* Enjoy flexible working opportunities and the chance to build strong relationships with partners, clients, and colleagues across multiple regions while making a tangible impact on billing accuracy and cashflow management.

What You'll Do:

As an Accountant in this professional services environment, you will play a central role in supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term financial health. Your responsibilities will span overseeing billing activities through the Shared Service Centre team, managing WIP balances with precision, preparing multi-currency cashflow forecasts in Anaplan, handling corporate AMEX accounts, reviewing payment runs for compliance, assisting with audits by preparing supporting schedules, responding to information requests promptly, supporting RFPs with financial insights, allocating client receipts accurately, completing ONS surveys within deadlines, collaborating on ad hoc projects that drive efficiency improvements across the business. Success in this role will come from your ability to build trusted relationships across departments while leveraging your technical skills to deliver reliable results in a fast-evolving landscape.

* Support and oversee the Shared Service Centre team responsible for accurate billing and timely invoice submission across various client portals.

* Manage work-in-progress (WIP), accounts receivable, and working capital by maintaining close communication with partners and clients to ensure balances are well managed.

* Utilise internal and external tools such as AI solutions, SAP, Concur, Power BI, and HMRC portals to streamline financial processes and reporting.

* Prepare detailed cashflow forecasts using multiple currencies in Anaplan to support strategic decision-making within the finance function.

* Ensure all invoices are raised accurately and submitted promptly through relevant client systems while maintaining high standards of compliance.

* Build strong relationships with partners and non-finance colleagues by providing practical financial support, advice, and clear communication on complex matters.

* Assist with requests for proposals (RFPs) and other client queries requiring finance input to help secure new business opportunities.

* Manage corporate AMEX accounts effectively by acting as the main point of contact for all related queries and ensuring proper controls are followed.

* Collaborate with local and EU finance teams as well as operations colleagues to resolve issues quickly and drive improvements in finance processes.

* Review accounts payable payment runs before submission to ensure appropriate controls are adhered to and allocate client cash receipts accurately against relevant invoices.

What You'll Bring:

The ideal candidate for this Accountant position brings proven experience from a professional services background where teamwork is at the heart of success. Your expertise spans managing WIP balances efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service standards. You are adept at producing detailed cashflow forecasts using modern technology platforms like Anaplan. Your comfort working within shared service environments means you can adapt quickly to changing priorities while always keeping communication lines open with both senior stakeholders and peers. Advanced Excel skills are second nature to you; you also have hands-on experience navigating SAP or Concur systems. As someone who values accuracy in every aspect of your work-from invoice processing through audit preparation-you demonstrate reliability under pressure. Your part-qualified or qualified accountant status reflects your dedication to personal growth. Above all else, your approachable manner ensures you build lasting connections throughout the organisation.

* Demonstrated experience working within a professional services environment where collaboration is key to success.

* Comprehensive understanding of working capital management including WIP (work-in-progress), billing cycles, accounts receivable processes, and customer service focus.

* Proven track record producing accurate cashflow forecasts using advanced tools such as Anaplan or similar platforms.

* Experience working with shared service centres or matrixed organisations where adaptability is essential for effective teamwork.

* Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders including partners and clients while providing clear financial guidance over the telephone or via digital channels.

* Advanced Excel skills alongside proficiency in systems such as SAP, Concur, Power BI; familiarity with HMRC portals is advantageous.

* Excellent communication skills paired with meticulous attention to detail when managing complex financial data or preparing reports for audit purposes.

* Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant status (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) demonstrating commitment to ongoing professional development.

* Proactive approach towards problem-solving combined with strong organisational abilities that enable you to manage competing priorities effectively.

* Genuine interest in understanding broader business operations beyond finance coupled with an eagerness for continuous learning.

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