Job Description

Introduction

We are looking for an Associate Accountant to join our FRC Financial Reporting team on a full-time staff basis. Reporting to the FRC Financial Reporting Team Senior Accountant, the role works closely with Accountants and Associates within a sub team.

This position would be suited to a Graduate with placement experience or someone who has relevant finance experience of preparing reconciliations and analytical analysis of financial information.

It will be exciting, busy, varied and challenging so a practical, get-involved approach is essential. You will work closely with the whole FRC team to deliver a trusted, reliable, and high-quality finance function.

At Subsea 7, our fantastic people ensure that this is a great place to work. The Finance Resource Centre (FRC) team work together to provide accurate accounting services to the global Subsea 7 business. If you share our values – safety, integrity, performance, collaboration, innovation and sustainability and you are friendly, positive and consistent – you can expect a career with real prospects in a growing international company.

What will you be doing?

The Financial Reporting team are responsible for the financial accounting of legal entities within the Subsea 7 group. This will involve working closely with the regional finance teams to gain understanding about the entities, their operations and transactions, compliance reporting requirements and completing financial reporting requirements for the entities.

In this role you will be responsible for the financial reporting for a specific region. You will generate financial reports and financial statements for key stakeholders. There will be many opportunities to learn and develop with the support and collaboration of the team around you.

• Preparation of statutory financial statements and quarterly management accounts for less complex entities and assistance with preparation for larger entities
• Liaise and supply external auditors information regarding year end group accounts and statutory financial statements
• Apply and uphold group accounting policies. A basic understanding of International Accounting Standards, applicable local accounting standards, local legislation, reporting disclosures would be advantageous
• Preparation of reconciliations and analysis with relevant and appropriate back up and critical analysis of the balances
• Compliance with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements and ensuring financial controls objectives are met within deadlines set
• Perform entity specific analysis and postings within SAP
• Working closely to develop the relationship with regional Finance teams including Finance Directors to provide value adding service to the regional reporting
• Identify areas of process improvements
• Collaborating closely with relevant departments to ensure timely resolution of issues

What experience would we like you to have?

Please note, if you don’t tick all the boxes below but you believe you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying. We would encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience.

• Finance or Accounting degree is required
• Experience in a similar role or placement experience in a finance role would be advantageous
• Microsoft Office skills are essential, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Curiosity to understand processes to be able to identify and resolve problems is essential
• Focus on performance, first time right attitude, with good self-review skills (deliver quality products & services)
• Positive focus on customers and strives to improve, learn, and utilise feedback
• Effective communicator
• Time management skills are essential - ability to self-manage, plan and prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines
• A constructive attitude and initiative, introducing new ideas and practical improvements

To be considered for this position, you must already hold the independent right to live and work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of your employment. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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