EMEA Accountant job at London Full Time

TITLE EMEA Accountant
DEPARTMENT Finance
DIVISION NP Digital UK
LOCATION Hybrid – London office

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

NP Digital (NPD) is a global award-winning performance marketing agency. AdAge named us Performance Marketing Agency of Year, Campaign Magazine labeled us the Global Agency of the Year in two categories, and The Drum awarded us the Agency Business Award for Global Development. Google recently handed us the Agency Excellence Award for Media Unification and both Inc. and AdAge listed us on their Best Places to Work lists.

NP Digital combines proprietary platforms with best-in-class talent to deliver leading edge experiences centered around: paid and organic search, social, content, retargeting, performance display, feed management and conversion rate optimization.

NP Digital focuses on creating innovative, adaptive, and data-driven digital marketing plans for our clients. Obsessed with helping companies grow and exceed their goals, NP Digital delivers on the mission of continually helping brands connect and engage with their audience.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This role is available due to an internal transition, offering a great opportunity for a new team member to join and make an impact.

NP Digital is one of the fastest growing global digital agencies and over the last 18 months has been focused on our expansion efforts having opened offices in Australia, United Kingdom and Canada. We have further European and global expansion plans for 2023.

Our global International Finance Supervisor is situated in the UK reporting into the global CFO in the US we are seeking to level up our support and grow the finance team in order to support international growth. This is an international position working with a number of markets to drive consistency and best practice.

This position is Hybrid. Remote work with a required 1-2 day per week visit to our office located in Central London.

To be considered, candidates must currently reside and be eligible to work in the UK.

ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Supervisor in the UK this person will support with the financial management and accounting for our international expansion entities. They will be required to manage their own areas of finance. It is essential they can communicate effectively with team members and business partners while developing their interpersonal and analytical skills to understand the needs of the business.

• Accounts Payable management ensuring invoices are entered and processed accordingly, payment runs are on time and all records are kept up to date.
• Automate the accounts payable function as much as possible utilizing add on systems or AI where possible.
• Accounts Receivable management including raising all sales invoices on time and in line with client statements of work, statement runs are done and chased to ensure clients are sticking to their payment terms. Allocate payments received from clients.
• Reconcile the monthly revenue to ensure revenue is deferred and accrued where required.
• Bank reconciliations
• Processing credit cards and expenses ensuring they are approved and receipts provided.
• Balance sheet reconciliations including inter company reconciliations.
• Support month end close ensuring we stick to deadlines.
• Process prepayments and accruals.
• Good understanding of preparing journals and debits and credits.
• Suggest areas for potential workflow and improvements with internal and external processes along with possible solutions for improved efficiency, accuracy, speed and quality.
• Once the role has been automated as much as possible be ready to then move to being fully involved in month end, budgeting and forecasting and working across EMEA fully.
• Create strong and effective internal partnerships and collaborate across the business in particular with the Managing Directors in EMEA.
• Other accounting duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

• 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience in an accounts position in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of working in multi-currencies and different markets desirable.
• Knowledge of digital marketing business a plus
• Relevant qualifications in Accountancy – AAT qualified, Part Qualified CIMA or ACCA
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting preferred but not essential if relevant qualification
• High level of accuracy and efficiency while managing multiple priorities
• Proficient in the MS Office Suite, including high proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, Vlookups and various commonly used formulae in the accounting industry)
• Experience with Xero and NetSuite preferred
• Excellent time management skills with ability to consistently meet goals and deadlines with little direct oversight
• Proven self-starter and independent problem-solving ability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining high quality work

ABOUT YOUR GROWTH

As an organization we support your growth and development by investing in your learning to advance your career. We believe in empowering you to showcase your knowledge and skills to win together.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package to all regular, full-time employees.

• London location with flexible/hybrid work format
• Fun and collaborative workplace with a supportive team
• Regular team socials, lunches and activity days
• Direct access to Senior Management for a real voice in company direction
• Share in our success with our company bonus scheme
• Coverage of monthly mobile phone contract bill (up to £30)
• Recognition program and monthly prizes
• 25-Day holiday allowance (increases after 2 years)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Access and Mental Health Support resources
• Company pension and life insurance
• Private Health Insurance
• Summer Fridays for early weekends
• Work from abroad scheme
• Office amenities: tea, coffee, fruit, and snacks
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme

ABOUT THE COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: £45,000.00 to £55,000.00; depending on experience and skills

ABOUT OUR CULTURE

We value our best-in-class company culture, which is results-driven, innovative, fast-paced and fun. Our focus is on outcome, not output. We encourage our employees to work with an entrepreneurial spirit while applying a businesslike approach. When you work with great people and leaders that support you, there is no end to what you can accomplish. We celebrate different backgrounds and perspectives from our team members, but one thing we all have in common is a core set of values:

Think Big
“Think Big” challenges our teams in all aspects of the business. For our clients, it requires that we expand their vision beyond what’s expected, while pushing us to become a committed partner who provides strategic recommendations and measurable outcomes.

Own It
“Own It” plays a key role in encouraging employee autonomy. We believe owning it inspires employees to build skillsets within their roles and beyond to drive their career where you want. “Own It” highlights ability to make the work yours and deliver creative results.

Have Fun
“Have Fun” means we enjoy working together and cultivating a great work experience for everyone. Our passion for what we do is visible throughout the organization. Anything we enjoy, we are naturally going to do better, so we make our work something we look forward to, rather than simply something we have to do.

ABOUT OUR PRACTICES

NP Digital takes a human-centric approach to hiring. AI tools may assist with administrative or creative tasks, but all evaluations and decisions are made by our awesome people.

NP Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, proud of our diversity and inclusive culture! Our goal is to positively impact change through our actions, and we’re committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.