Financial Accountant

Position Summary

This role requires a qualified accountant with at least two years of post-qualification experience-ideally in a shared service setting-and a proven track record of managing finances across multiple entities. Ideal candidates combine a strong academic background with high energy, attention to detail, and a collaborative, initiative-driven approach to support a growing, cross-functional team.

What You Will Do

• Overall responsibility for the finance management of a portfolio of entities within the European Shared Service.
• Responsible for the revenue recognition process for these entities, liaising with our SSC in Mumbai to ensure correct allocation of revenue.
• Review and oversee and Analysis of month end journals, P&L and Balance sheet working closely with Mumbai team
• Provision of internal monthly reporting under US GAAP to include balance sheet, income statement and supporting analysis schedules
• Ensuring the completion of Balance Sheet reconciliations and Intercompany Reconciliations each month, and the timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Working closely with the GL, AP and AR SSC teams in Mumbai assigned to your entities, ensuring they have a balanced workload, are regularly coached, and review their work on an ongoing basis
• Completing month end reporting and query resolution for corporate and management
• Follow established EMEA-wide treasury procedures to include cash management, with weekly and monthly forecast reporting to US parent company
• Co-ordination of the external audits and quarterly reviews and ensuring the audit is completed timely
• Preparation of annual statutory financial statements for entities assigned , working with local service providers where applicable.
• Compliance including VAT, VIES and other Government stat returns as required in country
• Collaborating with payroll department on payroll postings and payroll related topics,
• Work with Operations teams to ensure complex project financials are on track, with a particular focus on maximizing cashflow through regular review of unbilled and AR ageing.
• Build relationships with business owners in your entities to ensure they receive up-to date information to enable them to make business decisions
• Work with sales, pre-sales and operations on financial input to RFQ / tenders.
• Assist in a number of ad hoc projects which will arise on a regular basis

To Be Successful You Will Have

• Qualified Accountant - ACA/ ACCA/CIMA
• 3 years PQE ideally in a Shared service environment
• Experience of training / managing colleagues in India or other similar offshore centre
• Proven track record of being responsible for a number of entities / clients
• Good knowledge of financial systems
• Previous exposure to US GAAP or Accounting in a Multinational environment would be an advantage
• Strong practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and organized self starter who can work as an individual contributor and as part of cross functional team.
• Good Communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Flexibility and enthusiastic attitude are essential

In Return, You Can Expect

• Ongoing career opportunities at a repeat Forbes & Newsweek-listed "Best Employer for Women", "Best Employer for Diversity", "Best Remote Employer", "Best Large Employer", and "Most Loved Workplace".
• To work with a tenured team motivated to help you grow and gain confidence in your abilities
• To be a point of contact for other colleagues, allowing you to show Leadership capabilities
• To work on tasks that have a big impact on the company and receive recognition for your work

Our People are Our Pride - Benefits and Perks

• Contract of employment with employee benefits package according to your location, including day off on your birthday and day off for volunteering work.
• Exposure to various technology stacks, and opportunity to cooperate with one of the biggest companies in the world.
• Access to Lionbridge' Employee Wellness Platform.
• Earn extra money in your HSA for completing Wellness Incentive goals through employer contributions.
• Career guidance with learning and development opportunities along the way, backed by Lionbridge's Internal Mobility and Referral Bonus programs.

About Lionbridge

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