Accountant I (Apsley)

The Finance team has 14 members across the UK and Ireland, from this base we are responsible for the accounting for the One4all product in Ireland and the UK. Our Head office is in the US and so accounts are consolidated there.

We are looking for someone who is used to working in a busy department, can take direction, be flexible & work well within a team.

This is a maternity cover position.

The role would entail, but is not limited to the following:

• Key in delivery the period end close, this would include:


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  + Responsibility for overhead accounts with commentary on variances to budget
  + Support in analysis across the P&L
  + Support in reviewing the balance sheet
  
• Completing bank reconciliations within D365


• Review all banking activities to detect irregularities/differences and ensuring any found are fully investigated and/or corrected


• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations for key accounts. Whilst we are not currently listed, we aim for SOX compliance


• Assist with group and local audits


• Support in the analysis of orders/billing


• Business partner with our marketing team to support them with tracking against budget


• Provide cover for different functions in the accounts department in relation to holidays, sickness, training & overall assistance
  
  Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA OR Fully qualified IATI


• We expect to see a track record of exam completion and for you to have a plan in place to reach qualification. As a team we value self-development, and we will support you with the study leave and exam fees needed to complete your exams


• Strong Excel skills including Index Match/XLOOKUP are essential


• Highly confident in performing bank and other balance sheet reconciliations


• Ability to work to strict and demanding deadlines


• Ability to work efficiently and effectively as part of a team in a challenging environment


• Be flexible and able to provide cover across all areas in accounts where required


• Be comfortable working with multiple systems


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Strong analytical, problem solving and diagnostic skills


Experience on the following systems would be an advantage:

• Microsoft Dynamics D365


• SharePoint
  
  Blackhawk Network (BHN) is the leader in global branded payment technologies. We strengthen relationships between brands and their customers, employees, and partners by transforming transactions into connections. BHN's portfolio includes: Gift Card & eGift products, promotions and distribution that grow revenue faster; Rewards & Incentives that build loyalty and acquisition and are integrated into today's leading platforms; and Payments that enable businesses and customers to access and disburse funds in convenient and innovative ways. BHN's network spans across the globe with over 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com.


One4all, a Blackhawk product, is the gift card market leader in Ireland and has a strong and growing presence in the UK market.

This site's primary business is the sale of this physical & digital gift card on behalf of 2,500 retailers with a total of 60,000 locations across Ireland and the UK. Sales are through four Distribution Channels: the national Post Office networks, the Internet, selected Retail partners, and directly to corporate customers.

We offer a competitive range of Employee Benefits that are designed to give all our employees a better quality of work-life, decrease stress and foster a great culture.

In addition to a competitive contributory Pension, 25 days annual leave, life assurance & group income protection and flyers, our leading recognition programme with financial rewards. We also offer a wide variety of other benefits to support your physical and mental health. These include private medical insurance, Cyclescheme, free eye tests and an employee assistance programme.

Additionally, we offer flexible hybrid working, additional leave for your wedding and volunteering, enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay and ad hoc appreciation days each year and a day off on your birthday.

We also offer a variety of ways for you to save money including savings of up to 15% at various retailers by using your bYond card, techscheme, green car scheme and season ticket loans.