Financial Accountant

Job description

Are you a qualified financial accountant eager to join a collaborative central Finance team at a global research firm? Do you enjoy IFRS reporting, intercompany reconciliations across many countries, liaising with auditors, and using AI and advanced tools to streamline accounting and controls? If so, read on. About the role: Join Ipsos’ central Finance team as a Financial Accountant supporting the Director of Financial Accounting. You’ll be part of a close-knit team (Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Credit Control and Payroll) working on a combined turnover of c.£350m and supporting over 2,000 employees across 80+ countries. This is a hands-on role where you’ll implement and maintain internal controls, prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in line with IFRS, and manage balance sheet, prepayments and fixed asset reconciliations. You will liaise with external auditors for interim and year-end audits, handle VAT returns, support commercial divisions with monthly reporting, and take on ad hoc finance projects. Ipsos offers variety, international exposure, opportunities to broaden your commercial accounting experience, and a supportive people-first c...