RWS is a world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content management and intellectual property services. We help our clients to connect with and bring new ideas to people globally, by communicating business critical content at scale and enabling the protection and realisation of their innovations.

The Role

RWS is seeking an Accountant to provide support to the Central Accounting Team and be the process lead for a number of processes managed within Central Accounting

This role is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract with potential extension

Key Responsibilities

• Revenue Recognition
• Co-ordinate completion of Bank Reconciliations
• Co-ordinate completion of VAT Reconciliations
• Administration for Bank Reconciliation and Task Management system globally
• Assist the monthly update to balance sheet reconciliation system
• As and when additional processes moved into Central Accounting, lead the initial process and drive efficiency to fit the team model
• Primary approver for reconciliations and month end tasks for processes responsible for
• Secondary approver for reconciliations and month end tasks for the teams other Senior Accountant
• Assist preparation of statutory account packs for financial controllers
• Identify and suggest process improvements
• Lead and deliver some projects as well as leading the weekly project meeting
• Line management of 2 junior team members, with coaching support to the wider team
• Build strong relationships across Operational Finance
• Promote the work of R2R within Finance

Experience & Skills

• Qualified or Part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• 3+ years' experience in a finance function
• Advanced Excel skills (Experience building in-depth financial models, VBA)
• Experience working in a global organisation
• Able to challenge established ways of working
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable dealing with financial and operating systems
• Ability to leverage knowledge from working in different areas of Finance to deliver best practice
• Excellent attention to detail, commitment to accuracy and quality
• Enthusiastic, hands-on and proactive

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Life at RWS

If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about breaking down language barriers and giving back to their communities, then you’ll love life at RWS.

Our purpose is to unlock global understanding. This means our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong. We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career.

In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner with colleagues and clients, to adopt a pioneering spirit, to be positive in progressing the work we do, and always to deliver what we promise.

Diversity & Inclusion

RWS embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics.

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