Revenue Accounting Analyst

Revenue Accounting Analyst We have an outstanding opportunity to join a hugely successful global business in a revenue focused accounting capacity. This represents a rare chance to join their stable finance team, all of which is based here in the UK, on a hybrid basis. This role requires extensive revenue recognition (IFRS 15) experience to date. In addition to the accounting responsibilities you will also be involved in significant business partnering and revenue analysis, providing clear and concise insight to the Finance Director. With that, any Excel modelling skills are very much welcome! Responsibilities: Prepare and post month end revenue journals for review Compare actual revenue to forecast, investigating and explaining variances Adjust forecasts and prepare structured variance summaries for inclusion in the monthly reporting pack Maintain accrued and deferred revenue schedules by entity Reconcile revenue related P&L and balance sheet accounts Maintain a complex Excel based revenue forecast for the group Review and update forecasts, incorporating commercial, project and billing information Interpret contract terms and delivery milestones for revenue forecasting purposes Translate operational/project updates into financial impact Create structured, centralised summary data for non-finance stakeholders to review Provide revenue insight and supporting data for group budgeting process Prepare journals for revenue-related audit queries, escalating technical matters to the FD as required. Identify and implement opportunities to streamline, automate or improve revenue models and supporting processes Experience Required: Qualified accountant with a strong academic background Strong foundation in financial accounting or management accounts Sound knowledge of "revenue recognition" and IFRS 15 standards Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel - including modelling skills Aptitude for investigating incomplete data sets Strong communicator with excellent business partnering abilities