Senior Accountant

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Description

Title: Senior Accountant
Division: Finance
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)
Reporting to: Financial Controller
Why RLB?
At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.
We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.
Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.
We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.
You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.
What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.
Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Overview of role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of month end closure, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT submissions, corporation tax returns and audit.
The Senior Accountant will also be involved with several RLB entities across Europe and will assist with the preparation of management accounts, balance sheets, revenue recognition, budgets and forecasts.
In addition, the Senior Accountant will also be involved in the annual consolidation process and statutory reporting for the RLB Group.
Role Responsibilities
Assisting with month end closure, ensuring this is completed in line with the timetable.
Maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, reviewing journal entries and ensuring accurate financial data.
Preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet and financial reports for several European entities.
Assisting with the development and monitoring of business services annual budgets & quarterly forecasts.
Variance Analysis and analytical review.
Liaising with auditors/advisors across entities where appropriate.
Preparation of monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly VAT returns for different legal entities.
Assisting with the year-end consolidation process, statutory reporting, including corporation tax.
Local GAAP to UK GAAP Reconciliations.
Process Improvements.
Assist with RLB Global Board Reporting.
Other ad hoc tasks as required.
Candidate Specification:
A qualified Chartered Accountant with 3+ years PQE.
Industry experience desirable.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Ability to lead by example and mentor junior staff.
Strong analytical skills and a key attention to detail.
Ability to work to a timetable and flex workload according to requirements.
A great communicator and team player.