About Us
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Planet is a leading provider of integrated technology and payments solutions for retail and hospitality customers. We empower our clients to deliver exceptional customer experiences by combining payments and software in innovative ways that drive greater loyalty, increase revenue, and save time. Founded over 35 years ago, we have evolved our services to deliver an innovative digital commerce platform that puts customer experience first.
Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated Part Qualified Accountant who wants to grow their career in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will support the Finance Director with General Ledger Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Accruals, Balance Sheet Controllership, and Account Management queries daily. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, are key to succeeding in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
* Compile financial information to review and/or prepare journal entries in an accurate and timely manner
* Prepare and review monthly Management Accounts
* Interpret the meaning of financial information and make accounting adjustments accordingly
* Assist in preparing supporting schedules and liaising with external auditors
* Assist with ad-hoc projects as they arise
* Recommend, instigate, or assist in process improvement for Finance Operations Core Service Areas
* Report on month-end balance sheet reconciliations in a timely manner. Investigate and escalate any differences to the next escalation point
* Responsible for debtor reconciliation
* Working with journals, sales & purchase ledgers, and spreadsheets
* Preparation of financial reports
* Managing 3rd Party relationships effectively
* Collaborate with other team members and departments to ensure processes are aligned.
Requirements:
* Part Qualified Accountant
* 2-3 years' industry or practice experience in a similar role
* Progressing towards a Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA, CIMA)
* Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills
* Ability to resolve issues and propose solutions to issues that arise on a day-to-day basis
* In-depth knowledge of accounting principles
* ERP systems knowledge, with Workday Finance experience viewed as a bonus
* Ability to focus on multiple tasks while meeting set deadlines
* Excellent IT skills including Windows, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel skills which are a key requirement
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to build positive working relationships at all levels within the organisation
* Proven team-working skills.
Benefits:
Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast-paced technology market. We embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office. Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.