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Equifax is where you can power your possible.
If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.
As a Management Accountant at Equifax in Leeds
You will play a crucial role in maintaining the financial integrity and operational efficiency of our finance function. Operating within a fast-paced, regulated environment, you will be responsible for executing rigorous general accounting tasks, driving the month-end close process, and delivering accurate management reports. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives on process improvement, cross-team collaboration, and ensuring meticulous financial accuracy.
What You’ll Do
- Perform regular account reconciliations (including bank, balance sheet, and intercompany) to ensure accuracy and promptly resolve any discrepancies.
- Process and accurately record daily cashbook entries.
- Maintain and update the general ledger.
- Assist with the preparation and posting of journal entries.
- Support the broader finance team with general administrative tasks as required.
- Contribute to the timely and efficient completion of the monthly close process.
- Execute specific month-end tasks, including accrual and prepayment calculations and entries.
- Assist in the preparation of management reports and supporting schedules.
- Ensure all necessary month-end documentation is complete and filed correctly.
- Respond to and support various ad-hoc requests and projects from other team members.
- Assist with internal or external audit preparation as needed.
- Identify and suggest potential process improvements within the general accounting function.
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What Experience You Need
- Proven background in a general accounting or accounts assistant role, featuring direct involvement in month-end close procedures.
- AAT Qualified (Level 4) OR actively studying towards a recognized professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) at a Part-Qualified level.
- Solid understanding of core accounting principles, including debits, credits, and journal entries.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (specifically VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and basic formulas).
- Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage time effectively to meet strict corporate deadlines.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams.
What Could Set You Apart
- Knowledge and practical understanding of US GAAP accounting standards.
- Prior hands-on experience with enterprise accounting software packages (e.g., Oracle).
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The Perks of being a Equifax Employee?
- We offer a wide range of company supported benefits including contributory pension, life cover, income protection, healthcare, enhanced maternity and sick pay, 26 days holiday and a day off for your birthday, with the ability to buy and sell and free credit checks.
- We also offer flexible benefits ranging from cycle to work, discounted travel options, gym membership, dining and leisure discounts, financial & savings plans, mobile discounts plus much more!
- We also support personal development and have a range of learning options including our global online learning platform and allow you to bring your whole self to work supported by our Inclusion and Diversity, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement forums.
Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!
Primary Location: GBR-Leeds-6-Wellington
Function: Function - Accounting
Schedule: Full time
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