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Regional Accounting Manager

AT Computershare
Computershare

Regional Accounting Manager

Bristol, United Kingdom

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Bristol, UK (Hybrid)

This is a hybrid position primarily based in Bristol. We're committed to your flexibility and wellbeing and our hybrid strategy currently requires three days a week in the office, giving you the option to work remotely for some of your working week. Find out more about our culture of flexible working

We give you a world of potential

As a Regional Accounting Manager, you'll play a crucial role in driving the financial success of the organization, overseeing the entire financial control function with a sharp focus on the timely and accurate delivery of financial statements and statutory reporting. You'll ensure strict adherence to the company's accounting policies, manage risk in financial reporting, and recommend impactful improvements to streamline and elevate the financial reporting processes.

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In this dynamic role, you'll provide critical assurance on the integrity of the financial data reported monthly at the legal entity level, while also ensuring that all local statutory and regulatory reporting obligations are seamlessly met. You'll become the go-to expert, offering technical guidance on complex accounting transactions and leading the charge in the implementation of new accounting standards.
Additionally, you'll manage a talented team of accountants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Reporting to the Financial Controller UCIA, you'll be responsible for the financial stewardship of key legal entities in your region, managing everything from statutory accounts preparation to liaising with auditors, coordinating board reporting, and overseeing regulatory reporting.

A role you will love

This is more than just an accounting role-it's an opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact on the financial health of the business in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment!

Key accountabilities:

• Ensures integrity of assigned legal entities' numbers reported to Group on a monthly basis through an appropriate Quality Assurance process including collaboration with the Transactional Accounting and FP&A functions, as well as Half-Year and Year-End disclosure reporting packs

• Prepares clear and robust analysis of the correct accounting treatment for any judgmental accounting positions or complex ad-hoc transactions; documents established positions in accounting papers and provides accounting guidance to regional teams and stakeholders

• Ensures all statutory accounts and regulatory reports for assigned regional subsidiaries are accurate and filed in a timely manner

• Manages external audits and the relationship with external auditor efficiently

• Contributes to both regional and group-wide ad hoc projects including continuous improvements, group initiatives and participation in transformation activity where required

• Contributes to leading the regional Financial Control team, managing and developing more junior team members

• Where applicable, provides input to local Board reporting and ensures legal entity capital and liquidity requirements are met

What will you bring to the role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team where you can make a genuine impact on how we work and help to shape the team.

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting

• Accounting qualification (CPA, ACA, ACCA, or local equivalent)

Rewards designed for you

Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.

Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.

Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.

Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.

And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub.

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ABOUT US

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

A diverse and inclusive place to work

At Computershare we value diversity and welcome applications from everyone, believing that an equal and inclusive culture is key to excellent results. One of the greatest advantages for our organisation is the talent and diversity of our people and we strive to ensure all our employees have an equal opportunity to contribute their ideas, bring their personality to their work and showcase their skills. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.

Computershare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Shared Services teams support all of our business lines behind the scenes. Across the world, we have a range of specialisms that ensure the delivery of our business priorities. These include Technology, Information Security, Finance, Risk, Audit, Governance, Marketing and Communications as well as our People team. Join our strategic team and help us look after everything from creating an amazing end to end employee journey to keeping our systems safe. You'll be looking after our people, our clients and their customers, whilst maintaining our exceptional standards around the globe.

Client-provided location(s): Bristol, UK
Job ID: Computershare-6676
Employment Type: Full Time