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NTT DATA UK&I is a top‑10 global technology and business‑services provider, combining expertise in consulting, applications, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, data & intelligence, and customer‑experience solutions with the strength of a global innovation engine to help organisations across public and private sectors transform, modernise and thrive.
The role sits within the NTT DATA UK&I Financial Accounting & Operations team. Core team responsibilities include statutory reporting and audit obligations, tax compliance, and overseeing finance operations including P2P, O2C, treasury, payroll and general ledger accounting.
What you'll be doing:
The Senior Financial Accountant role will be London based, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager. You will develop strong working relationships with our Offshore finance teams, as well as with external advisors and auditors.
You will be a key finance point of contact for the business regarding accounting & finance operations processes, tax matters and supporting with financial accounting analysis. With the Company undergoing significant change and transformation, you may be called on to support various projects related to finance operations.
We are looking for a strong team fit who is committed to supporting the business as it undergoes significant change, is adaptable and can deal with uncertainty and learn quickly.
You will be responsible for:
- Preparation of the statutory financial statements and annual report under UK GAAP, including preparation of analysis and supporting documentation for note disclosures and accounting papers.
- Support coordination and efficient completion of the annual audit process financial statements, including quarterly reviews.
- Assist with technical accounting matters relating to compliance with IFRS and Group accounting policies.
- Carry out balance sheet analysis, report preparation, review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring good balance sheet hygiene and practices with support from Offshore and the wider finance team.
- Support preparation and review of group reporting schedules, intercompany and tax analysis and other information required by Group teams.
- Assist in preparing quarterly tax calculations, RDEC analysis, tax payments, reconciliations, and facilitating requirements of our external tax advisors, both in UK and Ireland.
- Facilitate our JSOX analysis & reporting for key manual finance controls.
- Accounting technical support to the business, particularly in relation to IFRS 15 and revenue accounting, lease and fixed asset accounting, impairment and pensions.
- Working with our Offshore functions to ensure smooth operation of our finance processes, which includes performance and quality management, review and documenting processes & controls and supporting implementation of new processes or changes to existing processes.
- Act as point of contact between the UK internal customers and the offshore functions to facilitate requests from the business and resolve issues and escalations.
- Supporting cashflow reporting and analysis.
- Assist with accounting & tax analysis for significant fixed asset, lease or other capital acquisitions.
- Supporting tax analysis and compliance activities, including corporation tax, VAT and tax governance as required.
- Provide accounting supporting for pensions, and cost analysis related to DB pension schemes.
What experience you'll bring:
- Minimum 1-2 years post qualified ACA, CA, ACCA or equivalent.
- Audit practice trained from a reputable firm.
- IFRS trained with good knowledge of key accounting principles and experience of reporting accounts on an IFRS basis
- Familiarity with key principals of the UK tax framework, including corporation tax, and VAT.
- Generalist knowledge and understanding of core finance operation processes and understanding of business process mapping & documentation.
- Ability to manage end to end preparation of statutory accounts and the audit process.
- Highly experienced with excel and other Microsoft Office tools, possess strong financial analytical skills and clear written and verbal communication of finance matters.
- Experience with large business ERP / accounting software. SAP desirable but not essential.
- Able to work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment while driving towards clarity and solutions.
- Works effectively with others, building productive, collaborative relationships across departments and with third parties.
- Have experience working cross culturally, in an international business environment.
- Prepared to work in London 2 times a week.
Who we are:
We’re a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.
Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women’s Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.
For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA
what we'll offer you:
We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.
You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: https://uk.nttdata.com/
We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
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“Upon joining the NTT DATA UK family, you will experience a culturally diverse organisation living our values of Clients First, Teamwork and Foresight as we partner with our customers every day.
At NTT DATA UK, we are proud to support and invest in our people. We offer a variety of rewarding career paths and opportunities to develop professionally - with access to cutting edge innovation.”
Niccolo Spataro, CEO, NTT DATA UK
