Senior Financial Accountant

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Senior Financial Accountant (Hybrid)

Full time, Temporary, Derby, United Kingdom (Tuesdays and Thursdays work from our office/Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays work from home)

The Senior Financial Accountant role provides leadership and support to the Financial Accounting team. The role ensures timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, as well as taking ownership of VAT, Audit and taxation matters. The role will also oversee delivery of month end accounts, forecasts and budgets for designated parts of the business and play a key role in the development of junior members of the team.

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will

• Manage the daily Finance operation for the Financial Accounting team in Derby, supporting the Finance Director and Financial Controller to deliver appropriate, accurate and timely financial information to the wider business
• Oversee the reconciliation, submission and payments of the quarterly VAT return, corporation tax calculations and other HMRC reporting requirements such as PSA
• Provide ad-hoc advice and support in regards to VAT and HMRC reporting matters
• Ensure key control accounts on the balance sheet are fully reconciled on a regular basis
• Take a key role in the annual year-end audit, liaising with the audit team and coordinating the internal workload accordingly
• Oversee the production of financial forecasts and budgets for agreed areas of responsibility in accordance with relevant timetables

About you

• ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified, or qualified through relevant experience
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills; SAP experience is advantageous
• Experience within a project-based, professional services, or consultancy environment is desirable
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, discreet, and committed to maintaining confidentiality
• Proactive in keeping up to date with industry developments and relevant legislation
• Previous experience in a similar finance role would be beneficial
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to support changing business needs.

About us

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

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You’ll be offered

• Flexible Working
  • We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.
• Room to Grow
  • Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.
• Everyone has a voice
  • We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.
• Make your move
  • The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.
• We’ve got you covered
  • Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.
• We’re positive. You’ll love it.
  • It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

Ready to join the journey? Apply now!

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.

We are committed to providing reasonable and necessary accommodations to ensure all employees can perform their roles effectively. For accommodation requests or further information, contact our Talent Acquisition department at careers@bcdtravel.com.

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