Senior associate, Finance

2 weeks ago

UK, UK, United Kingdom Grant Thornton International Ltd Full time

About Grant Thornton


Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading professional services networks with member firms in over 145 countries, 72,000 people and global revenues of $7.5bn. Member firms offer audit, tax, and advisory services to privately owned companies, publicly listed companies, public sector and not for profit organisations, both domestically and internationally.


Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL) is the umbrella legal entity for the Grant Thornton global network of member firms. GTIL sets the strategic direction, convenes member firms, connects global communities, and protects the brand and reputation of the network. GTIL and the member firms will continually improve the sustainability of their operations and strive to make a positive impact on clients, people, markets, and the communities in which we operate, in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).


Overall role purpose


In our Go Beyond network strategy 2025 our vision is to become ‘the most valued network in the profession’.


The purpose of the Senior associate is to be responsible for the financial health of GTIL to fulfil its Safeguarding role for the network. They will be required to;


  • Ensure the Global Leadership team is provided with support and financial analysis to support business planning and decision making.
  • Provide the financial information that other functions across GTIL require to operate effectively and efficiently to ensure those functions are supported in their ability to have a laser focus on helping firms to grow their international business and on safeguarding the network.
  • Ensure financial records are accurate and up to date to enable correct decision making.


Responsibilities include assisting day to day accounting including but not limited to, member firm fee collections, member firm bank monitoring, queries assisting, month end reporting, annual audit support, internal management reporting and monthly reconciliations


Location


United Kingdom or European time zones.


Main responsibilities


Day to day accounting

  • Managing all aspects of member firm accounts including accounts payable and accounts receivables
  • Respond to all internal and member firms’ queries related to account billing.
  • Prepare daily debtors report on member firm balances along with daily RAG updates based on member firm fee compliance.
  • Prepare and share debtor balances with commentary to Network Capability team.
  • Admin responsibility for application to HMRC (UK Tax Authority) for Certificate of Residency requests from firms


Monthly accounting

  • Loan tracker management and work on monthly repayment and maintenance of member firm issue tracker.
  • Monitoring overdue payments and chasing member firms
  • Oversee the billing, reconciliation and reporting of member firm recharge balances. Resolving queries from internal and external parties on member firm recharges.
  • Review accruals and prepayments.
  • Admin work on data corrections


Business partnering

  • Supporting the Associate Director on preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports.
  • Supporting stakeholders on a day-to-day basis with queries relating to their department.
  • Ad hoc reports to internal users as requested.


Other

  • Assist with preparing for the Year End Audit including any reconciliations and reporting required.
  • Review current processes and suggest improvements to increase efficiencies and improve working practices.


Person specification


  • Looking to start or part-way through a relevant accountant qualification.
  • Experience of working in a financial, business to business or professional services environment.
  • Self-starter with the ability and confidence to develop and implement their own projects and workload.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to interact, challenge and support senior stakeholders.
  • Very good interpersonal skills and a good team player.
  • Good organisation and time management skills and an ability to manage multiple projects.


Experience – Essential


  • Experience of working in a financial, business to business or professional services environment.
  • Advanced level Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively in a cross-geographic, cross-organizational, and cross-cultural context.


Benefits


There are many benefits of being part of Grant Thornton International, working with a global and diverse team in a virtual setting is just one of them. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture and believe it's one of our most valuable assets.


We also recognise the importance of time off at Grant Thornton International. Taking time away can lead to improved wellbeing and better productivity, which is why we don’t cap your leave. So if you need to take that extra Friday off (and Monday too), no problem.


We believe work is no longer a location, it is what we do. This should help all of us deliver our best work, while achieving the right balance in our lives. We want to build a culture of virtual inclusivity. One where all our people have the ability to choose what works best for them but also provides our people the best shared working experience utilising the digital tools we have available. GTIL will provide individuals with the necessary support and equipment to work effectively from home. We also have a collaborative space to offer should you prefer working outside of your home.


We will offer you access to digital learning options, as well as external training, should you role and development needs require this.


We fully understand the importance of balancing your life and we aim to support that with remote working and flexibility within your role. We understand the time you spend outside of work helps shape what you bring into work, so we encourage flexibility on both sides. However, if you prefer to work from the office, this is also something we offer.


We also understand the importance of working comfortably in a remote office - most likely your home, which is why we offer all staff a monthly home office allowance to ensure you're well equipped and able to undertake your role to the fullest.


These are just some of the benefits of working at Grant Thornton International. We also have a wide range of attractive core benefits including pension, health insurance, wellbeing programmes and much much more.

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