Accounting Policy Manager
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000
Location: East Staffordshire
Keywords: Accounting, Policy, Manager, GAAP, US GAAP, UK GAAP, Financial Reporting, Regulatory Compliance
Our client is a global leader in their industry, offering an expansive portfolio of content, technology, hardware, and services across various channels worldwide. They are currently seeking an experienced Accounting Policy Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers a competitive salary range of £70,000 - £90,000, flexible working opportunities with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, and a host of other benefits including generous pensions contributions and training opportunities.
* Competitive salary range of £70,000 - £90,000
* Flexible working opportunities with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote
* Generous pensions contributions and training opportunities
What you'll do:
As an Accounting Policy Manager, your role will be pivotal in establishing and maintaining accounting policies in accordance with relevant accounting standards (US and UK GAAP) while ensuring proper recognition of financial transactions. You will play a key role in providing guidance on complex accounting issues by conducting research and communicating these policies across the finance team. Your expertise will be crucial in reviewing financial statements for accuracy, researching complex accounting issues, assessing the implications of proposed business transactions or changes in policies. Your collaborative nature will be essential as you work closely with audit activities related to accounting policies.
- Developing, updating and documenting accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (US and UK GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
- Monitoring changes in accounting standards and assessing their impact on the company.
- Ensuring proper recognition and disclosure of financial transactions and events in accordance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Reviewing financial statements and disclosures as needed to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting policies and standards.
- Researching and analysing complex accounting issues and transactions.
- Assessing the accounting implications of proposed business transactions or changes in accounting policies.
- Serving as a subject matter expert on accounting policies and standards.
- Providing training to finance and non-finance personnel on accounting policies, standards, and related matters.
- Collaborating with audit activities related to accounting policies, financial reporting, and compliance.
- Developing accounting processes, controls, and systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
What you bring:
As an Accounting Policy Manager, you bring extensive experience in US GAAP and its application to financial reporting and transactions. Your background within a publicly traded company or public accounting firm has equipped you with the necessary skills to excel in this role. As a qualified accountant, your analytical skills will be put to use as you assess complex processes and identify policy/control deficiencies. Your excellent computer skills, problem-solving abilities, and capacity to prioritise tasks will be crucial in this role. Your approachability at all levels of staff management and ability to work within a wider operational team will contribute significantly to your success.
- Extensive experience in US GAAP application to financial reporting and transactions.
- Experience within a publicly traded company or public accounting firm.
- Extensive experience with Accounting Policy Development
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex processes.
- Ability to collaborate across multiple levels in the organisation.
- Proficiency with Office applications.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks.
- Approachability at all levels of staff management.
- Ability to work within a wider operational team.
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a global leader in their industry, operating in approximately 35 jurisdictions worldwide. They supply systems with associated terminals and content for approximately 50,000 machines. Their products appeal to a wide variety of users, creating new opportunities for operators to grow their revenue. They are committed to ensuring that opportunities are available to everyone and encourage their people to bring their authentic self and contribute to their growth and continuous improvement.
What's next:
If you're ready for an exciting opportunity that offers growth, professional development, and a supportive team environment, apply today!
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