Financial Accountant
SureSkills Limited
Job Description
SureSkills is a global edtech services company and market leader in technical education. We design and deliver engaging, high-impact learning experiences for some of the world’s most innovative technology companies - including Google, AWS, Microsoft, VMware, Meta, and Coursera. Our programmes combine expert-led instruction with hands-on labs, helping learners move from foundational knowledge to real-world mastery.
About the role
We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly analytical Financial Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records, executing month-end closing processes, and preparing comprehensive financial reports. You will play a vital role in maintaining strict compliance with accounting standards while providing key insights that support strategic corporate decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the end-to-end month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes to strict deadlines.
- Prepare, review, and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and payroll adjustments.
- Perform detailed variance analysis of actual financial results against budgets and forecasts, explaining key operational drivers.
- Take full ownership of key balance sheet account reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain the corporate fixed asset register, overseeing depreciation schedules and capital expenditure tracking.
- Perform intercompany accounting, including monthly reconciliations and cross-charge allocations.
- Monitor daily corporate cash positions and prepare weekly cash flow forecasts.
- Assist in the administration of corporate banking platforms, payment approvals, and foreign exchange exposure tracking.
- Mange and co-ordinate the companies T&E policy and system
- Preparation and filing of statutory returns, including VAT, corporate tax, and payroll tax submissions.
- Provide training, direction and support to accounting staff.
Qualifications & Experience
- Professional Certification: Fully qualified accountant holding a recognized credential, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA.
- Experience: Minimum of 2+ years PQE ideally gained within a corporate finance department or via a transition from a Top 10 public accounting firm.
- Systems: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, advanced formulas). Hands-on experience with corporate ERP software systems is highly desirable.