Job Description

Vacancy Name

Financial Accountant

Req Number

VN261

Employment Type

Full-Time

Location

Holborn Office

Position Summary

About Claranet

Founded at the beginning of the dot.com bubble in 1996, our CEO Charles Nasser had a light bulb moment to develop a truly customer-focused IT business. Since then, Claranet has grown from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the UK to being one of the leading business modernisation experts, who deliver solutions across 11+ countries.



At Claranet, we're experienced in implementing progressive technology solutions which help our customers solve their epic business challenges. We're committed to understanding their problems, delivering answers quickly, and making a lasting impact to their business.



We are agile, focused and experienced in business modernisation. Our approach helps customers make genuine, significant shifts in their business strategy, to deliver financial savings, boost innovation, and create a resilient business. We continually invest in our people and the latest technologies, so our customers get peace of mind knowing that they have access to the best talent and services.



In the UK we have over 500 staff working in London, Gloucester, Warrington, Bristol, and Leeds, or as homeworkers.

Working For Claranet

Here at Claranet we pride ourselves on going the extra mile for and with our employees (yes, we really mean it). We offer an extensive benefits package that you can tailor to your needs, inclusive of a matching contribution pension scheme, healthcare, insurance, dental, discounted gyms and app supported benefit access.



But what we think makes us different is 'Team Claranet,' our dedicated internal part of the business that supports you with matters close to your heart. We proudly support local charities in each of our office locations, support employees with paid charity leave, organise key charity fundraising event per year and have a dedicated committee responsible for supporting employee's fundraising efforts.



Claranet are one of the 10 founding members of TC4RE (Technology Community for Racial Equality.) Being a part of a group of leading UK technology organisations, we are dedicated to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become the most trusted technology solutions partner; renowned for being the best and brightest, having lasting impact with our customers and delivering exceptional returns to our stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibility for the technical aspects of the monthly/quarterly/annual consolidation process, thus ensuring that Group Reporting is timely and accurate. Consolidation system is Prophix which is interfaced with Microsoft F&O for majority of the countries. Provide assurance that Group Finance systems are fit for purpose and ensuring best practice and controls across the Group; review of the Microsoft configuration across the Group and suggest improvements for to gain efficiencies and consistencies across the Group; Group Finance oversight of the ERP in the Countries and implementation of Microsoft F&O across the Group; Close collaboration with country finance and IT teams to manage finance systems infrastructure in response to the Group and Countries' needs; Managing up to 4 people (based in Indian SSC)

Consolidation System tasks (tasks for the team led by System Manager)

Manage the processes in the consolidation system (Prophix) Design reports as required Maintain Chart of Accounts Manage processes to run consolidation journals and FX Revaluations Enter in exchange Rates Set up Data Entry templates for Budget and Reforecasting Set up controls over reporting from Countries Set up controls on the Ico reconciliation in the System where possible

Countries ERP Systems (predominantly Microsoft F&O)

Build the governance over Group's finance systems implementation and maintenance; Work with local teams on implementation of the new systems to meet Group and Countries needs; Manage Group Finance Systems infrastructure

Other

The candidate should be able to interact with local teams and be available to travel (mainly Europe)

Position Specifications

Qualifications/skills - essential

Work experience with consolidation systems Work experience with MS 365 (F&O preferable) Good interpersonal skills Experience in managing people (working with India SSC is preferable) Experience in working with Group Finance IT knowledge and experience Finance and reporting knowledge

Qualifications/skills - preferable

Partly qualified/Qualified - ACCA, ACA, CIMA Degree in IT and System

Salary

Competitive