Management Accountant

GlobalData Plc; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Who we are…

GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world’s largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals.

We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers.

Why join GlobalData?

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.

Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it’s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future.

The role…

Our central finance support function is based in Hull and we currently have a vacancy within the Management Accounts team. Now is an incredibly exciting time to join and be part of a business that is fast-paced, vibrant and ambitious, with opportunities for everyone to develop and succeed.

What you’ll be doing…

• Prepare monthly management accounts including posting of journals, accruals analysis, payroll journals and understand variances to forecast.
• Post foreign TBs provided by external overseas accounting firms ensuring local ledgers align to those held in SUN.
• Prepare detailed cost analysis to aid forecasting discussions with Sales and Operations Management.
• Prepare overseas VAT returns.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies on a timely basis.
• Prepare ONS returns.
• Review monthly commission calculations and liaise with sales managers to confirm final numbers.
• Provide assistance to the wider finance team and respond to queries promptly.
• Support year-end activities including liaising with external auditors.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives including the development and implementation of internal control procedures.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support project work.

What we’re looking for…

• Qualified or part qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Experience of working in a similar role.
• Strong excel skills.
• Shows dedication and accountability.
• Can set and meet deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and effectively managing expectations.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate well and build strong and collaborative relationships.
• Confident, adaptable personality with a positive attitude towards change and new challenges.

In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit careers.globaldata.com.

GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

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