Financial Accountant

🕒 February 28

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Ipsos North America

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5001 - 10000 employees

Ipsos is one of the world’s leading independent market research companies controlled and managed by research professionals. Founded in France in 1975, Ipsos has grown into a global research group with a presence in 89 countries.

📋 Description

• Join Ipsos’ central Finance team as a Financial Accountant supporting the Director of Financial Accounting. • Be part of a close-knit team (Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Credit Control and Payroll) working on a combined turnover of c.£350m and supporting over 2,000 employees across 80+ countries. • Implement and maintain internal controls, prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in line with IFRS. • Manage balance sheet, prepayments and fixed asset reconciliations. • Liaise with external auditors for interim and year-end audits. • Handle VAT returns, support commercial divisions with monthly reporting, and take on ad hoc finance projects. • Encourage adoption of AI and automation tools to increase accuracy and efficiency.

🎯 Requirements

• Preparation of month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial statements in accordance with IFRS • Strong balance sheet, prepayments and fixed asset reconciliation experience • Intercompany reconciliation experience for numerous countries (complex multi-entity environment) • VAT return preparation and timely submission experience • Proven experience working with external auditors (interim, half year, year end) and supporting statutory accounts work • Advanced Excel proficiency and familiarity with accounting systems and data analysis • Qualified (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with solid financial/accounting experience in large or multi-country organisations • Ability to prioritise, work independently and support senior finance stakeholders

🏖️ Benefits

• 25 days annual leave • pension contribution • income protection • life assurance • health & wellbeing benefits • financial benefits • professional development opportunities