Revenue Accounting Senior Accountant

AlixPartners, LLP; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honouring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person at an AlixPartners office on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, and remote working options for Monday and Friday.

What you’ll do

As a member of the Global Corporate Accounting team, the Revenue Accounting Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring high quality and timely global consolidated financial statement reporting and acts as a key resource to the organisation for accounting guidance and support in the revenue recognition and the order to cash value stream areas.

The Revenue Accounting Senior Accountant is a full-time role located in the UK and reports to the Revenue Accounting Director. Paid relocation is not available for this position.

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual global consolidated financial reporting including financial disclosures for revenue recognition, accounts receivable, work in process, and collections activity. Review for completeness and accuracy.
• Review agreements with clients to ensure appropriate revenue recognition methodologies are followed; including accounting for complex and unique transactions.
• Initiate enhancements in the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of revenue assurance accounting processes.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire order to cash value stream; including establishment of client engagement and contract review, invoicing, revenue recognition, and cash application.
• Create tools to facilitate monthly analytical review procedures.
• Implement new accounting pronouncements and adapt corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Acts as a key point of contact for the external auditors.
• Support integration of revenue accounting and order to cash core process for newly acquired entities. Ensure consistency of financial statement methodologies and classification across entities.
• Identify opportunities to further leverage financial systems; improve efficiency and effectiveness of internal and external reporting.
• Act as a business partner to colleagues across functions and consulting communities. Proactively provide information and solutions. Serve as a key resource to the organisation for revenue accounting and reporting guidance and support.

Additional responsibilities as identified. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; emphasis in accounting or finance highly preferred.
• ACA (or equivalent certification) with extensive accounting experience required (Big 4 or large regional firm preferred).
• Advanced analytical and technical accounting skills.
• Self-motivated; initiates activities with high degree of drive, passion, and commitment to continuous improvement. Ability to execute the completion of high quality, accurate, and detailed work product.
• Ability to prioritise responsibilities effectively and adapt to changing circumstances to meet strict deadlines under time constraints.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA is a plus.
• The ability to present to stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Additional languages will be an asset.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment.
• Core working hours are generally 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organisation.

The firm offers market-leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employee’s needs including health benefits to help prioritise their physical and emotional well-being, time-off policies to help to recharge and financial/ retirement benefits that offer income protection and support long-term planning.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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