Ipsos North America

Financial Accountant

Ipsos North America

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Join Ipsos’ central Finance team as a Financial Accountant supporting the Director of Financial Accounting.
  • Be part of a close-knit team (Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Credit Control and Payroll) working on a combined turnover of c.£350m and supporting over 2,000 employees across 80+ countries.
  • Implement and maintain internal controls, prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in line with IFRS.
  • Manage balance sheet, prepayments and fixed asset reconciliations.
  • Liaise with external auditors for interim and year-end audits.
  • Handle VAT returns, support commercial divisions with monthly reporting, and take on ad hoc finance projects.
  • Encourage adoption of AI and automation tools to increase accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

  • Preparation of month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial statements in accordance with IFRS
  • Strong balance sheet, prepayments and fixed asset reconciliation experience
  • Intercompany reconciliation experience for numerous countries (complex multi-entity environment)
  • VAT return preparation and timely submission experience
  • Proven experience working with external auditors (interim, half year, year end) and supporting statutory accounts work
  • Advanced Excel proficiency and familiarity with accounting systems and data analysis
  • Qualified (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with solid financial/accounting experience in large or multi-country organisations
  • Ability to prioritise, work independently and support senior finance stakeholders
Benefits
  • 25 days annual leave
  • pension contribution
  • income protection
  • life assurance
  • health & wellbeing benefits
  • financial benefits
  • professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial accountingIFRSbalance sheet reconciliationprepayments reconciliationfixed asset reconciliationVAT return preparationdata analysisadvanced Excelintercompany reconciliation
Soft Skills
ability to prioritisework independentlysupport senior finance stakeholders
Certifications
CIMAACCA