Balance Sheet Accountant

Job ID:40087
Location:Southampton : Hampshire House 
Position Category:Finance
Position Type:Employee Fixed Term

What we’re looking for 

As part of this role, as a Balance Sheet Accountant you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of our balance sheet through meticulous reconciliation processes. We expect you to have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments

 What we offer you 

• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes
• A supportive work environment where you will be able to collaborate with like-minded colleagues both within the Global Functions team and the wider business
• A positive work culture where everyone is striving to achieve their best
• Fixed term role of 9 months

   The role 

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial records
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in account balances by collaborating with various departments
• Develop and maintain a system for tracking and resolving discrepancies, ensuring compliance with accounting standards
• Prepare and post journal entries to correct identified discrepancies and adjust financial records accordingly
• Analyse and reconcile bank statements and general ledgers to ensure accuracy of financial records
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Support the annual audit process by providing necessary documentation and explanations to auditors
• Other duties as reasonably required

What you bring 

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA) is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in technical background
• Proven experience in financial accounting and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and regulations.
• SAP knowledge, in particular Business by Design, advantageous

You are someone who:

• Is able to self-manage and prioritize tasks towards achieving goals
• Is effective at solving problems, trouble-shooting and making timely decisions
• Is flexible and eager to take initiatives
• Communicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language
• Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment
• Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone

About us 

We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.

Be a part of 

Lloyd’s Register is wholly owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy, Lloyd’s Register colleagues and Lloyd’s Register Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action-oriented solutions to make the world a safer place. 

Want to apply. 

Here at Lloyd’s Register, we care, we share and we do the right thing in every situation. It’s ingrained in our culture and everything we do. We are committed, and continually strive, to lead with our values that empower and enable an inclusive environment conducive to your growth, development and engagement. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you have experienced, how you identify, how old you are, where you are from, what your beliefs are or how your brain or body works – the diversity of our colleagues is fundamental to our futures and the changes we can make together. Our inclusive culture allows us to connect together authentically and to be courageous and bold. We don’t just talk about our differences, we celebrate them! 

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you. 

 If you don't tick every box in these ads, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our goal of working together for a safer, sustainable, thriving ocean economy. 

We care, we share, we do the right thing.

If you have further questions about this role, please contact us at careers@lr.org and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyd's Register:

Together we are one Lloyd’s Register, committed to developing an inclusive and safe workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We strive to ensure that all applicants to LR experience equality of opportunity and fair treatment, because we believe it is the right thing to do. We hope you do too.

   As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:

• ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
• at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

Find out more about Disability Confident at: www.gov.uk/disability-confident

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