Job Description

From fast answers to deep insights, Mintel has provided research and intelligence solutions to consumer-focused businesses for more than 50 years. With a combination of world-class syndicated tools and custom insight solutions, we are the eyes and ears in the markets that matter and the insights behind our clients' next big idea.



We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Revenue Accountant to join our dynamic team. This regional based role will manage revenue recognition, ensuring accurate recording of income according to accounting standards. They will review contracts, reconcile revenue accounts, and prepare financial reports. Their role includes analysing revenue trends, ensuring compliance with regulations, and working with finance and sales teams to optimize revenue processes.



They will be the key contact within their region representing the Accounts Receivable team working between the sales team, the global processing team and executive, ensuring that the Accounts Receivable process is running effectively.

What You Will Be Doing:

Ensure that all revenue is recognised in accordance within relevant accounting standards and internal policies. Manage month-end close including preparing and posting revenue related journals, and revenue variance analysis against forecast and budget. Monitor and reconcile deferred Revenue balances, ensuring appropriate recognition monthly. Work with the Contracts Processing and Billing teams to oversee and review billing issues and ensure general accuracy and completeness. Support the annual roll out and monthly calculation and payment process of commissions. Apply and enforce company revenue recognition policies, and contribute to process improvement. Prepare and present revenue reports for management including trends and insights. Support in the preparation and review of monthly calculation of commissions. Assist in ad hoc financial analysis relating to pricing, customer contracts or product line. Work across departmental teams dealing with Sales, Legal, Customer Success, Contracts Processing and Billing teams. To carry-out any other ad-hoc task given by Line Manager.

Who We Are Looking For:

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CPA or ACCA) or equivalent certification. Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance or related field. 1-3 years of post qualification experience, preferably in revenue recognition and reporting. Experience with commission schemes, multi-currency and global contracts a benefit Proficiency in accountancy and CRM software and Microsoft Office suite. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and generate actionable insights and reports. Strong problem solving skills, applying your existing professional knowledge to find solutions to new problems. Excellent communication and social skills, with the ability to effectively convey findings of different complexity levels to various internal and external audiences. Detail-oriented with a high level of data management accuracy. Able to support when required by working on UK &/or US timing Able to work Malaysian holidays that clash with the UK and US Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

A culture that supports true collaboration whilst embracing remote working. Flexible start time and end time. Blended (office/home) approach to work. Approach to personal development where we encourage individuals to grow and share what they've learned. Social events, both within the department and across the company. Generous annual leave and wider circle employee benefits. Additional one day off to celebrate your birthday. Membership in Employee Resource Groups (Mintel Diversity, Mintel Wellness, and Mintel Gives). Giving back is part of our culture with this in mind, Mintel gives employees 2 days' leave per year to join local volunteering activities organized by our Mintel Gives (where applicable). Mental health and wellbeing support via Modern Health App.




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