Junior Accountant in London, United Kingdom

Quadient delivers exceptional experiences with passion. We continually strive to innovate and reimage something new. That inspires and motivates people to exceed expectations. Our business success is underpinned by the trust that our clients invest in our products, and in our commitment to delivering the very best solutions. This trust is earned by great people, doing a great job. We call it: The Power Of You .

About the Role

This role will be reporting to the Finance Manager UK & Ireland. This will be a hybrid role (2 days/week in our Stratford, London office) You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a large Multinational Company taking full responsibility for accounting and reporting for Quadient UK Ltd.

The main responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Finance Manager in management of the month end process to tight deadlines.

• Manage accruals, pre-payments, provisions, deferrals, amortisation, etc monthly.

• Responsible for balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring integrity of financial accounts, reconciling the more challenging accounts e.g. Credifon and co-ordinating with other members of the team to ensure all completed in a timely manner. Resolve issues to ensure balances are up to date.

• Ensure stock control measures are in place and provisions are in line with Group policy. Work with the sales team to highlight aging stock for sales effort focus.

• Working capital and cashflow reporting to Group.

• Intercompany Accounts reconciliation.

• Provision of Management information reports and KPI’s for the management

• Assist in the annual budget and quarterly forecasting process.

• Support year-end processes including preparation for audit.

• Assist with the preparation of annual statutory accounts.

• Ensure timely filing of VAT RTD, Third Party returns 46G (Company) and assist with other tax filing.

• Support the Finance Manager in the smooth and effective running of the finance department.

• Ad hoc projects, supporting the Financial Manager.

About YOU

• Qualified accountant (CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent). The ideal candidate will have experience working in an accounting role within practice or industry

• Strong IT skills, Exact experience would be helpful. Also, Microsoft Office with a particularly strong ability in Excel. Experience in Hyperion Reporting is a plus.

• Attention to detail, strong analytical, problem solving and reconciliation skills

• Proven focus on continuous improvements.

• Deadline driven and results focused.

• Work effectively with team members – internal and external to department and within the Quadient Group organisation.

• Possess the energy, enthusiasm & flexibility to successfully work with other team members in analysing, understanding and working to improve the systems that underpin financial reporting.

• Good understanding of accounting guidelines.

• Proven track record of working on your own initiative

Our values define how we work as a team: Empowerment, Passion, Inspiration and Community. They make us EPIC. Together .

About Quadient

At Quadient, we exist to help organizations simplify the connection between their customers and what matters most. From mortgage approvals, medical results, and insurance claims, to accounts receivables, invoices and inbound packages.

Every day – we help companies manage over 788 million connections with their customers. Our award-winning solutions and best in class customer service are the reasons we have grown to become the driving force behind the world’s most meaningful customer experiences.