Job Description

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.
Job Title: Senior Technical Accountant
Location: Cambridge
Employment Type: Full time
The job
As a Senior Technical Accountant, you will support the Group Financial Reporting Manager and the wider group accounting team on ensuring the Group's compliance with financial reporting requirements.
ResponsibilitiesProduction of the group year-end financial statements and associated disclosures with the support from team members; Supporting the external audit process, interacting with the audit team and providing relevant documentation; Support the project management of the global subsidiaries audit timetable/ sign off status monitoring/ fees; Managerial responsibility for a technical accountant who will report directly into this role Support Group Financial Reporting Manager to ensure the accuracy, completeness and documentation of group accounting entries, including recurring and one-off group accounting and consolidation adjustments. Documentation of technical matters and accounting steps for ad-hoc projects for the Group; Calculating the required accounting adjustments for acquisitions, divestments and other transactions across the group; Analytical review of balance sheet reporting at an entity and Group level; Assisting in the review and maintenance of the Group accounting policies and manual; and Ad-hoc support on the various technical accounting and group reporting work streams.

Skills & QualificationsIdeal skillsEnsuring that consolidated group financial statements are prepared in accordance with required standards in line with the prescribed timelines; Ensuring that all consolidation adjustments are calculated accurately and documented to an auditable standard; and Being seen as a valuable source of support to controllers to help achieve reporting deadlines and report in accordance with group policies. Qualified accountant with experience of consolidations Building relationships quickly/interpersonal skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
BehavioursOrganised and able to balance conflicting priorities Capable of managing time and meeting deadlines Collaborative, with good communications skills High attention to detail Confident, motivated self-starter Able to comply with documented processes and procedures
Key Working RelationshipsGroup Accounting Team (AVEVA and Schneider) Entity financial controllers and regional Heads of Finance External auditors Other finance stakeholders including Global Process Owners, Internal Controls, and Finance Business Partners

Finance at AVEVA
Our team of almost 500 Finance professionals are central to AVEVA's 1bn+ business. We cover everything from procurement and FP&A to sales forecasting and internal risk management, and we're playing a leading role in our company's transition to a subscription-based business model.
AVEVA is laying the groundwork for serious, sustainable growth, meaning there's a lot for the team to do - and a lot of interesting opportunities. We've got a skilled and well-staffed team, strong leadership with a clear vision, and a big role to play in the business's transformation: it's a great time to be joining us!
Find out more: https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/
UK Benefits include:
Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.
It's possible we're hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/
Hybrid working
By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.
Hiring process
Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.
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About AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals - safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.
We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/
AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.