Accountant

At Element Six we are seeking a Financial Accountant to join our dynamic team. In this role you will be responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting for the US and other global entities. You will be instrumental in maintaining high standards of work and strong internal controls over the reporting processes. 

This role will report to the Financial Accounting Manager in the UK but will work very closely with the business partnering and operations team in the US. This role will allow you to develop relationships across Element Six. 

Duties and tasks:

• Direct responsibility for the balance sheet, financial accounting records and monthly group reporting requirements for US statutory entities and other overseas based entities. 

• Regular balance sheet reviews to ensure that all items are accounted for under the Group accounting policies  

• Ownership of the tax reporting and compliance process for the US entities. 

• Preparation of accounting papers for judgemental areas such as revenue recognition. 

• Support of group audit processes. 

• Deliver wider global accounting team improvements 

• Continuously enhance processes, streamline workflows, and implement best practices. 

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and a robust internal control environment. 

• Maintain up to date process documentation and a strong internal control environment. 

• Ensure compliance with all Group policies including Health & Safety. 

• Ability to work on your own initiative at a site. 

• CPA qualified or equivalent with evidence of experience of working under International Financial Reporting Standards. 

• Ability to plan and prioritise work and use time efficiently and work under pressure to tight deadlines. 

• Intellectually curious and willing to critically challenge and engage with the business. 

• Ability to apply familiar concepts to new situations. 

• Excellent communicator and team player. 

• Strong data analytical skills.