Job Description:

(COMPANY NAME) is the leading source of intelligent information for the world's businesses and professionals, providing customers with competitive advantage. Intelligent information is a unique synthesis of human intelligence, industry expertise and innovative technology that provides decision-makers with the knowledge to act, enabling them to make better decisions faster. Through its more than 50,000 people across 93 countries, (COMPANY NAME) delivers this must-have insight to the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets, and is powered by the world's most trusted news organization. More information about (COMPANY NAME) and its financial performance can be found on wxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxm http://wxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/

We are looking for an Accountant to join Thomson's London & Antwerp Service Center (LASC) located in London. The LASC is a key element of the company's strategy to leverage best practices, support future acquisitions and growth, and streamline processes and activities across the organization to become more effective and efficient. This is a rapidly growing organization where exceptional individuals can make a lasting impact on the company.

Description

The Accountant operates in a shared services environment to manage corporate accounting activities and processes for (COMPANY NAME) and its strategic business units. Through daily communication, coordination and liaison the accountant understands and supports the accounting and reporting requirements of both the corporation and assigned business partners. The accountant operates within a team of accountants to execute assigned responsibilities in a manner that is service oriented and consistent with established accounting policies, procedures and business requirements.

General Responsibilities 
* Responsible for the delivery of performance against team and overall agreed objectives
* Within a large, global business environment, support the transition of financial processes from a strategic business unit to a central shared service.
* Manage general ledger processes, including posting and the general ledger close process in a functionally structured organization
* Support the development of financial metrics and month-end reporting
* Coordinate the balance sheet planning and reporting processes
* Collect, consolidate and disseminate accounting information and policies to key stakeholders
* Prepare, review and approve transactional tax submissions for compliance to local regulations prior to submission
* Review and evaluate current processes and tools to determine areas for potential improvement 
* Provide accounting subject matter expertise and guidance to broader finance initiatives and projects including the integration of new businesses
* Maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients
* Ensure deadlines are met taking into account global timeframes and hours  Experience: 
* Newly qualified or qualified  ACA, ACCA or CIMA or qualified though appropriate work experience
* Spanish Accounting experience essential
* Expertise in accounting and financial reporting including GAAP/IFRS
* Proficiency in collaborating and building relationships both internally and externally to meet the goals of the organization
* Experience with integrated financial systems (SAP experience desirable)
* Ability to influence/supervise/delegate/action results against pre-set objectives
* Strong analytical and communication skills
* Proactive, organized and well versed in issue resolution
* Fluent in Spanish, essential
* German language skills beneficial

Candidate Requirements:

* Newly qualified or qualified  ACA, ACCA or CIMA or qualified though appropriate work experience
* Spanish Accounting experience essential 

(COMPANY NAME) employees take pride in providing our customers around the world with information that is timely, accurate, unbiased and trusted. We have a profound respect for the professions and customers we serve and define our success in terms of their success. Our work environment is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. We have a result-oriented culture that demands excellence, agility, and the desire to move quickly and precisely to seize opportunities. Our environment is both challenging and supportive - we give employees the opportunity to develop their skills and do their best work.

(COMPANY NAME) values diversity of culture and thought and seeks talented, qualified employees in all its operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other protected classification under country or local law.

(COMPANY NAME) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employe