UK Revenue Accounting Manager

This is an exciting new opportunity for a Revenue Accountant to join a large scale, US owned business on a permanent basis.

Client Details

I'm currently working with a global organisation, headquartered in the US with offices operating worldwide. Leading in the life sciences sector, they continue to grow through innovation and new cutting-edge technology that enables them to continue to expand their offering to customers around the world.

Description

As UK Revenue Accounting Manager, your role will be responsible for the provision of long term and short-term manufacturing, software and customer service projects, ensuring numbers are accurately reported on and revenue is recognised appropriately and in line with each milestone.

• Reviewing and monitor performance of contracts, draw up cost and revenue forecasts for contracts based on inputs from project management.
• Review revenue transactions ensure correct application of revenue recognition rules, coordinate with business teams to gather necessary supporting documentation.
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly financial results, along with insightful analysis. This includes the preparation and review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and monthly intercompany tie outs, the oversight of any unusual transactions, as well as reporting provided to help senior management understand the underlying business drivers.
• Documenting and providing a clear audit trail for the accounting of existing projects.
• Collaborate with Project Management team, monitor and report on project financials.
• Perform revenue testing for the assigned areas and ensure proper adherence to applicable policies and internal control procedures.
• Account for key customer projects for Sample Management Solutions.
• Control project spend particularly engineering projects.

Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong background in Revenue Recognition and experienced in Long Term Project Accounting.
• Strong technical USGAAP and IFRS knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of successful collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
• Experience with large-scale ERP systems required. Knowledge of the Oracle Cloud and OneStream is a plus.
• Strong process focus & improvement mindset; Six Sigma and/or Lean trained a plus; strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task in complex and dynamic environments.
• Experience working at a global company in a SOX compliant environment is preferred.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company bonus
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Stock purchase programme