Associate, Accounting

With a legacy as a pioneer in the ALSP market, Factor has identified the need for another innovation in the legal services market: Integrated LawTM.   Factor is the market leader in Integrated LawTM, combining the expertise of Traditional Law, the efficiency of New Law, and the close business integration of In-house legal to deliver complex legal work at scale.   Factor works alongside corporate legal departments to solve for the ever-increasing demands and complexity of transactional legal work like contracting. We deliver better performance, better business and legal outcomes, and a better contracting experience.   Our clients span Fortune 500 companies including global banks, major pharmaceutical companies and large technology firms.     Factor is committed to building the best culture in legal. We believe that the more diverse our team becomes — in backgrounds, skills, experiences, and perspectives — the higher our creative potential as a company. We are dedicated to growing a diverse, inclusive company where individuals of all backgrounds thrive.     We are comprised of more than 300 lawyers, legal specialists, technologists, and process consultants across Europe and North America – Join us! About the Role: We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join us in our Belfast office, working remotely with the ability to use the Belfast city centre office as required. As a member of our Finance team reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, this role will provide accounting support for Factor’s US operations. This position requires an understanding of, and management towards, the bigger picture, but with the ability to take a hands-on approach.  In this role, you’ll be providing critical support for all international accounting activities.   You will be responsible for, or provide direct support for, general ledger accounting, either through preparation of month-end entries, or by reviewing and partnering with our third-party providers. You will support Accounts Payable activities by following up with vendors, resolving issues, and preparing accruals. You will work with our third-party payroll providers to provide them information required to process monthly payroll. You will assist in the preparation of management and statutory financials, including understanding local to US GAAP differences, and provide audit support for statutory and group audits.   This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for accounting to drive best practices. We’re looking for someone who can spot issues, resolve problems, and build strong relationships within and across all teams in the company. We have a casual, high-trust office environment and are looking for the right person to take us forward! If you believe in being a team player, can collaborate and communicate well with technical and non-technical audiences while bringing a result-driven, focused, high energy, confident, curious, quirky, and most of all fun sense of self, then this is the place for you Key Responsibilities

Specifically, this role will:

·           Maintain general ledger accounting, including standard and month-end entries, as well as intercompany.

·           Support external auditors during statutory, group, and tax audits.

·           Work with and support third parties for tax, payroll, and accounting support.

·           Support revenue accounting activities, including reviewing adjustments and analysing variances.

·           Prepare monthly expense accruals and prepayments.

·           Collaborate closely with members of the finance team to support accounting operations and financial reporting.

·           Prepare financial statement and subledger reporting, analysing the data and recognizing trends.

·           Prepare balance sheet reconciliations in line with agreed deadlines.

·           Mentor and support junior finance team members, assisting with their development and day-to-day accounting queries.

 

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Criteria:

·       Qualified with any of the following recognised accounting bodies - ACA, ACCA or CIMA;

·       Familiarity with accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures

·       Must be able to effectively communicate and build professional relationships

·       The ability to spot and fix issues while working quickly under pressure 

·       Proficiency with MS Excel and comfort with the remaining MS Office Suite

Desirable Criteria:

·       Experience with accounting in US and knowledge of US GAAP.

·       1+ years post qualified experience.

·       Experience with Sage Intacct ERP

·       Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 

·       High-growth or professional services experience preferred

Why Factor?

Competitive salary  

Benefit package including private health insurance and private dental insurance 

Pension contribution   

38 days holidays 

Enhanced maternity leave pay – 18 weeks   

Enhanced paternity leave pay – 4 weeks 

Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a fast-growing, innovative ALSP business.

International exposure and collaboration across the U.S., U.K., and Poland. 

Inclusive and nurturing work environment, where everyone's contributions are valued;