About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">JOB DESCRIPTION</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Job Title: Accountant II</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Business Unit: Corporate – Littlehampton, UK</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Reports To: Senior Accountant</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Working with us through a recruitment agency, this temporary Accountant II position is responsible for supporting the company’s financial record-keeping and reporting requirements and to ensure compliance with US and other GAAP, corporate policies and procedures, and common ethical practices. This is a hands-on position that requires the individual to be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with effective communication. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills; demonstrated successful organizational and time management skills; problem solving abilities; and international business acumen.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">This individual completes the tasks necessary to accurately present the financial condition and results of operations of the company. In addition, the individual will have the skills necessary to analyse and provide reports and communications to higher level management about the specific areas of responsibility. The position is based at the European Regional Offices in Littlehampton, UK.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Responsible for General Ledger of assigned entities, and the oversight of the Banking, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Revenue Recognition, Fixed Assets & Inter-company activities of the same entities.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Prepares and records journal entries, e.g.</span> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Calculation of other accruals.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Payroll accounting and reconciliation.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Preparation of data for holiday accruals.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Prepayments.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Internal and External commissions</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Complete / contribute towards the production of high quality, accurate and detailed balance sheet reconciliations monthly, in-line with Corporate’s timetable / guidelines.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Providing a link between the global shared service centre and the regional business / vendors.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Reviews system generated transactions for reasonableness.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Ensures compliance with internal controls accounting process documentation (i.e. SOX 404).</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Communicates with vendors, banks and employees in sister companies to resolve accounting and transactional issues.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Produce, maintain and analyse management reports/financial information.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Develop and interpret reports and records for managers/stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Assistance with audit query resolution.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Support the Senior Accountant and other members of the regional finance team as and when required.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">WORK ENVIRONMENT:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Significant amount of communication with AE’s Corporate, Business Unit and Shared Service Finance teams.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">It is highly likely that some extended hours will be required to meet the tight month end close schedule. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">SKILLS:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Excellent oral and written communication skills.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Fluency in English (written and spoken), a second European language, particularly German is advantageous.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Excellent attention to detail.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Ability to influence others.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Ability to work under limited supervision.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Working knowledge of US GAAP, other GAAP experience is advantageous.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Working knowledge of internal control environments and compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Advanced Excel capabilities and accounting software including SAP and Blackline.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Education and experience to solve issues and improve processes.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Results oriented communication and team interaction.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Proficient in other Microsoft applications including Word and Outlook.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">EXPERIENCE:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Essential:</span> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">3 – 6 years experience in accounting related fields.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Desirable:</span> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Experience with ERP systems, SAP highly desirable.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Experience working for a US led multi-national company.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Working within a manufacturing organisation.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">EDUCATION:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 18.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Desirable:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA, CIMA) or part qualified and actively studying.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:</span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">A passion to always deliver to the best of their ability.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">A strong team player focused on the success of the team as much as their own.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">A constant commitment to deliver on time and with the highest quality.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">A want to continually develop and grow within the role and the role itself.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gotham Medium'">A proactive delivery, staying close to the detail whilst being able to see the big picture.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p 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