Financial Accountant

Wood Mackenzie Ltd ,
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Contract Type: Permanent

Overview

For the past 40 years, Wood Mackenzie has established its reputation as a trusted source of intelligence, enriching lives by empowering clients with unique insight on the world’s natural resources. Now, as part of the Verisk family, that legacy is even stronger. Aligning with the world’s leading data analytics company extends our ability to support clients with our unrivalled analysis and advice. Together, we inspire and innovate the markets we serve – providing invaluable intelligence that informs the strategy that will ultimately shape the future direction of our global natural resources. Job Description Finance support for European Business units & EMEARC Payroll Accounting. General Support finance function through closing cycles including the posting of journal entries Work closely with Finance Managers to provide analysis on EMEARC payrolls Liaise with Business Units to ensure completeness & accuracy of monthly results Contribute to maintaining effective internal control framework Reporting Responsibilities - Financial reporting for European business units - Responsibility for posting month end journals including payrolls in multiple jurisdictions Responsibility for preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations Support wider finance team in month-end and year-end closes Liaise with tax team around VAT reporting and tax compliance Compliance Responsibilities Liaison with external accountants & auditors for compliance reporting Ensure compliance with group SOX controls and maintain appropriate documentation Qualifications Part qualified accountant or QBE Accounting qualification (ACCA/CA/CIMA or similar) Experience working with international finance team preferred Payroll experience would be beneficial but not essential Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer. Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability.