European Revenue Accountant

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£50,000-55,000 plus competitive benefits package - Industry & Commerce - Accountant (Qualified)

Ref: 3394 Date Posted: Tuesday 06 Apr 2021

iMultiply are working with a global business based in Edinburgh who have grown their presence both in Edinburgh, where their European Accounting Centre of Excellence is based and across the rest of Europe where they have been involved in significant M&A activity over the last 10 years. This role would be particularly suited to a Manager looking to make the move from Big4 Audit where they have been exposed to large corporate portfolio of clients. The role will report into the Head of Revenue Accounting in the US but will also have a dotted line report into the European Finance Director and a high level of visibility across the European region.

The opportunity

The European Revenue Accountant is responsible for providing revenue recognition consulting to business regarding new business models, M&A due diligence and integration, strategic partnerships as well as reviewing and analysing contracts, documenting findings, and ensuring proper revenue accounting treatments. They will also be responsible for performing revenue recognition processes for the Revenue Centre of Excellence and help drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyse and conclude upon complex financial contracts, arrangements and models and extract relevant information through research and consultation; design and/or interpret data needed to support revenue accounting conclusions in compliance with ASC 606
Document technical revenue accounting conclusions
Draft Revenue Policy to support growing business and changes due to digitisation
Assist with providing guidance and contract interpretation for sales, legal, business units and pricing teams with contract negotiations by participating in discussions, reviewing draft contracts, and providing revenue recognition recommendations
Perform SOX revenue control testing processes and certifications for specified control areas of the Revenue Centre of Excellence and drive improvement
Aid in preparation of revenue disclosures in the Company’s SEC filings, including MD&A and the revenue related disclosures
Participate in revenue-related mergers and acquisition activities and integration tasks on behalf of the Revenue Centre of Excellence
Liaise with internal and external auditors on requested documentation and questions for areas of ownership
Assist in the effort to provide guidance/training with groups outside of corporate accounting, including legal, sales and finance to ensure all sources of revenue are properly reviewed for accounting purposes and processed on a timely basis.

Candidate Requirements:

Qualified Accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong experience in technical accounting
Significant experience in an accounting role with experience in revenue accounting preferred. Experience with multinational operations strongly preferred.
Strong communication skills (written and oral)
Occasional travel to be expected (COVID restrictions permitting)

For more information please contact Andrew Robinson on 07592203080 or click apply below