Senior Accountant

Icomera, a technology company, is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team and contribute to our ambition to deliver top class connectivity products and solutions to our customers in the transportation market.

Icomera is the world’s leading provider of wireless Internet connectivity for public transport, serving millions of passengers and tens of thousands of vehicles daily. We are a global team of highly talented individuals, contributing to the technologies that are changing the way we think about travel. We have established a track record of consistently identifying and delivering solutions that improve the societal, economic and environmental value of public transport, developing more than 30 patented technologies as part of our steadfast devotion to innovation. Icomera is proud to foster a culture of inclusivity and equality, where every person can realise their potential.

About the Job:

The purpose of this position is to support the Accounting Manager in accurately recording the financial activity of their responsible Region to enable the Management of Icomera to make timely strategic decisions. It is also to ensure that all regulatory deadlines relating to Annual Reporting and Tax are adhered to and in keeping with the Accounting regulations of the region and of the Group.

The role is authorised to:

• Approve bank payments
• Support the Accounts Assistants where required
• Monitor and suggest improvements for Accounting processes to ensure efficiencies
• Liaise with external stakeholders where required (e.g. Accountants/Auditors/Customers/Vendors)

Key Duties

• Ensure compliance with Accounting & Tax legislation
• Review weekly proposed payment run from Accounts Assistants and approve payments in the bank
• Monitor cash balances and escalate to Accounting Manager where appropriate
• Raise Intercompany and Customer invoices
• Review VAT Returns and submit once approved by Accounting Manager
• Record Salary transactions and ensure payments to tax authorities are made on time
• Prepare Corporate Tax calculations for review by Accounting Manager
• Enter month end cash balances into CARIS by due date
• Instrumental in month end process ensuring full Balance Sheet reconciliation and that deadlines are adhered to
• Liaise with external Accountants (where applicable) in producing the Annual Report
• Key Accounting support for the Annual Audit Requirements
• Support Accounts Assistants and provide training where required

Who You Are:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Is fluent in writing and speaking English
• Can communicate well with different stakeholders across the whole organisation
• Professional manner and attitude
• Good at multitasking and managing processes in a fluid business-driven environment
• UK – minimum ACCA/ACA part qualified

Our Offer:

• an excellent team-focused environment
• an opportunity to be a part of a truly innovative and fast-growing company
• a chance to make your mark on the future technology for public transport
• a Competitive salary
• an extremely flexible, fun and varied schedule
• 25 days annual holiday per calendar year – increasing one day per year following completion of 2 years employment, then 1 additional day per year until a maximum of 30 days
• Company benefits such as Perkbox, pensions, gym contributions, Specsavers vouchers and much more.
• at Icomera, you will get a chance to work on products that are visible by many users worldwide, including passengers for some of the largest train and bus companies in Europe and North America

Does this sound like an interesting challenge for you?

The position is based in the Chatham office and is a full-time employment. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Michelle Upton on michelle.upton@icomera.com

Send your application to: recruitment@icomera.com

About Icomera:

The IcoCrew now consist of 300+ employees globally. Icomera is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, with main offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Ireland and Italy.

Icomera’s vision for green mobility within the public transport industry perfectly complements the wider mission of our parent company, Equans. As the global leader in multi-technical services with 74,000 employees working across 17 country hubs, Equans delivers customised solutions which connect, protect and energise territories, cities, buildings, industries and transport infrastructures, empowering their energy, industrial and digital transitions. www.icomera.com