Senior Accountant (6-month FTC)

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Quadient is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant for a 6-month contract role to support the finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting and system migration. This role is crucial in ensuring the integrity of month-end processes, revenue recognition, and financial analysis for our locker network solution.

This position is offered on a hybrid basis at our Stratford, London office (2 days/week in office, 3 days working from home)

Your role in our future

Prepare and post revenue and cost of sales recognition journals for both private and open network for lockers ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Post and reconcile payroll journals in accordance with Cost Centre structure.

Prepare and post accruals and prepayments to ensure expenses are correctly allocated.

Prepare and calculate amortisation/depreciation and maintain fixed asset register.

Recognition of capital WIP for the Locker network

Calculate intercompany recharges, perform reconciliations, investigating and resolving differences with counterparties.

Foreign currency revaluation.

Calculate commissions for sales representatives and liaise with revenue operations and payroll.

Conduct variance analysis on revenue, costs and overheads, providing insightful commentary to management.

Prepare management accounts, including profit and loss and balance sheet reconciliations.

Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly.

Support the audit process, providing documentation and explanations as required.

Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and internal accounting policies.

Ensure timely filing of VAT return and assist with other tax filing.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Work closely with FPA and business teams to understand financial drivers.

Provide insights on revenue trends, cost efficiencies, and profitability.

Assist in forecasting and budgeting processes.

Support ad hoc financial projects and analysis.

Your profile:

Qualified accountant (CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent). The ideal candidate will have experience working in an accounting role within industry.

Experience in revenue recognition for SaaS businesses (ASC 606 / IFRS 15 preferred).

Strong IT skills, SAP experience would be helpful, Microsoft Office with a particularly strong ability in Excel.

Microsoft Business Central or Microsoft Dynamics is essential

Experience in Hyperion Reporting is a plus.

Attention to detail, strong analytical, problem solving and reconciliation skills.

Proven focus on continuous improvements.

Deadline driven and results focused.

Work effectively with team members - internal and external to department and within the Quadient Group organisation.

Possess the energy, enthusiasm flexibility to successfully work with other team members in analysing, understanding, and working to improve the systems that underpin financial reporting.

Good understanding of accounting guidelines.

Proven track record of working on your own initiative.

Knowledge gaps can be filled. Even if you don’t satisfy every single requirement or meet every qualification listed, we still want to hear from you.

Ready to lead the way? Apply now.

Rewards Benefits

Flexible Work: Embrace a hybrid work model blending office and remote setup for a balanced lifestyle.

Endless Learning: Access global opportunities for growth through our 24/7 online learning platform.

Inclusive Community: Join our Empowered Communities and engage in our Philanthropy program.

Comprehensive Rewards: Enjoy competitive Total Rewards covering wellness, work/life balance, and more, including a generous referral scheme.

Caring for Wellbeing: Access our complimentary employee assistance program for mental health support.

Smart Work at Quadient

At Quadient, our Smart Work approach fosters connection, collaboration, and innovation while offering flexibility based on role requirements. Whether on-site, hybrid, or remote, our work environments are designed to support productivity and engagement. Hybrid employees balance remote and in-office work, on-site roles contribute daily to our vibrant workplace culture, and remote employees stay connected through virtual collaboration and in-person events. No matter where you work, you’ll be part of a dynamic, people-first community that drives success together. Read more