WHAT YOU'LL DO

　　Please note that this role is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2024!

　　The primary function of this role is to work as part of a busy Finance function in the position of Senior Financial Accountant, within the Financial Accounting Team. The role will report to the Financial Accounting Manager.

　　Key responsibilities:

　　Preparation of financial statements including full disclosure notes and working papers. Identify potential compliance gaps, assist in finding solutions and making recommendations

　　Preparing other financial analysis relating to P&L and balance sheet to aid senior management review of financial statements and disclosure notes

　　Preparation of relevant audit working papers for the US Group audit, and UK statutory audit. Liaising directly with auditors to effectively close audit topics relating to accounting and financial reporting, such as application of new standards or accounting policy

　　Coordinating month end close processes and activities, including reviewing work of junior team and reconciling complex accounts. Coordinate review of accuracy/legitimacy of recorded transactions and related reports

　　Processing of monthly accounting entries

　　Maintaining relevant balance sheet account reconciliations

　　Preparation of intercompany invoices to US and Canada for Reg105 and GST respectively

　　Preparation of monthly reporting pack including full commentaries, for closing submission to Global Accounting & Control team in Boston

　　Input into L-A-B month end closing analysis as part of rotating "topic squads"

　　HFM data loads for UK entities at month end close, as part of closing submission to Global Accounting & Control team

　　Preparation and timely filing of monthly, quarterly and annual Office for National Statistics (ONS) surveys

　　Monthly business partnering with Mobility, Marketing & Finance budget holders, including monthly cost analysis and commentaries, and overseeing the forecasting and plan cycles for these areas

　　Oversight of UK cash forecast, including liaison with Treasury team regarding liquidity requirements

　　Liaising with Treasury team to settle intercompany balances between UK LLP and UK Limited company on an annual basis

　　Employee liability insurance finance contact including renewal support

　　Provide finance/accounting support on occupancy related projects such as asset tagging, capex fit outs and acquisitions of new office space

　　Providing leverage and support to Financial Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting & Operations Senior Manager, and other Financial Accounting team members as required

　　Performing other projects and duties as assigned by the Financial Accounting Manager and the Financial Reporting & Operations Senior Manager as required

　　Other responsibilities:

　　Challenging the status quo; delivery of ideas and process improvements relating to areas of responsibility, driving forward change to further streamline processes

　　Participate in change plans and implementation

　　Ongoing compliance with BCG's Finance Minimum Standards and other internal policies, ensuring a robust control environment and risk management. Identify control gaps and make recommendations to solve

　　Review policy changes and ensure team processes and documentation are kept up to date

　　Keeping up to date with relevant training, and taking training to develop new skills and build on existing skills

　　Building and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

　　Proactively identify areas for personal growth and development and raise with Line Manager for additional support as required

　　Play a key role during US/UK group, tax and internal audits

　　YOU'RE GOOD AT

　　Technical aptitude; willing and able to learn quickly and adapt to new policies, procedures, and scenarios

　　Ability and willingness to solve complex problems both independently as well as part of a team

　　Ability to plan own workload, ensuring deadlines are met

　　Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

　　Seen as a proactive, independent contributor to complete assigned tasks and deliverables

　　Driven, self-motivated and enthusiastic team player

　　Professional, resilient, and confident

　　Attention to detail and well organised

　　Stakeholder management (both internal and external); communicating with various stakeholders and able to influence others effectively

　　Exercise sound judgment and initiative

　　Excellent customer focus

　　YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

　　ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant

　　3 years or more relevant experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic finance department

　　LLP accounting knowledge required

　　Specialist knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and its application. US GAAP knowledge is desirable

　　Experience of working with financial systems and reporting tools (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Business Objects) and willingness to learn more as required

　　Strong organisational skills, orientation to detail and initiative

　　Good interpersonal and communication skills

　　Professional services background is desirable

　　YOU'LL WORK WITH

　　You will work and collaborate with multiple stakeholders including finance colleagues in local, system and global levels and business support teams. These stakeholders will include:

　　Finance teams in L-A-B (London, Amsterdam and Brussels), among other countries

　　Global Accounting & Control team, based in headquarters in Boston

　　Managers and Head of Functions in the Business Services Teams

　　ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

　　Please note that this role is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2024