Finance Lead - UK and Europe Reporting (12 Month FTC)

At Iress, we make things happen

We believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. More than 10,000 businesses and 500,000 people use our software, from the world’s most iconic financial services brands to advice firms of all sizes, banks, insurers, investment managers, traders and brokers. Iress is one of Australia’s largest technology companies and employs more than 2,000 people across Australia, The United Kingdom, Africa, Canada, France, New Zealand and Asia.

Build your career at Iress!

This role offers the opportunity to work within a global business currently going through a period of strong growth and investment, with potential for progression within the group.

This pivotal role within the finance team includes managing the day to day accounting and reporting requirements of the business whilst looking to improve and develop existing processes.

Some of the awesome things you’ll be involved with:

• Assisting with the month end process, including delivery of reporting packs to local Exec, all commentary and reporting to Group, revenue reporting into local Exec, and ad hoc follow up

• Managing audit, statutory, tax and technical matters, including relationship management with professional advisers on all deliverables

• Ownership of monthly balance sheet reconciliation process and review for quality and accuracy

• Development of Treasury process including forecasting and controls

• Lead Market Data recharging across the Group

• Helping the business understand how much revenue it generates in the UK, from what sources and ensuring it is aligned with current accounting standards

• Project work to discover and deliver continuous improvements in the department

• Team management

• Opportunity to travel

What you will bring:

• We are seeking a qualified Accountant with a track record of working for a global organisation. 

• Strong organisational skills and self-management

• High attention to detail with the ability to synthesize information and spot trends or discrepancies

• A creative, lateral thinker with sound problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Confidence to challenge the status quo and contribute to process improvements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and accounting platforms, as well as a good knowledge of IFRS 15.

Why work with us?

• 8 paid days per year to extend your weekends + 25 days annual leave

• State-of-the-art offices

• Free on-site gym in our Cheltenham office open 24/7

• New Short-Term Incentive and Recognition program

• Casual dress, flexible work policy

• Access to learning and development programs through LinkedIn Learning

• 3 days’ leave per year for charity initiatives

• Starting school leave - 8.5 days of leave to assist your kids with the transition to school

• Life Insurance & Private Medical

• Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carers (up to 4 weeks for secondary carers), and the ability to work part-time when returning to work

Iress is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture. We strongly believe that diversity is what makes our teams and our products succeed. Our people have different experiences, skills, perspectives and beliefs and everyone’s uniqueness is valued and celebrated. 

Our hiring decisions are never based on sexual orientation, race, gender identity, religion, disability, citizenship, marital or family status and age. Even if you feel you don’t meet all of the requirements of the role, we would still like to hear from you! 

We’re also proud to be globally recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer that promotes and supports all women in the workplace. 

For more information about what we do, our people and values, please visit our website - https://www.iress.com/join-us/careers/

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