Part Qualified Accountant

About PlanetPlanet is a global provider of integrated technology and payments solutions for retail and hospitality customers.We create great experiences for the millions of people who use our payments, software, and tax-free solutions every minute of every day.Planet empowers its customers to deliver great customer experiences by combining payments and software in ways that drive greater loyalty, increase revenue and save time.Founded over 35 years ago and with our headquarters in London, today we have more than 2,500 employees located across six continents serving our customers in more than 120 markets.About The RoleThe role will report directly to the Finance Director, supporting with General Ledger Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Accruals, Balance Sheet Controllership and Account Management queries daily.Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, is key to succeeding in this role.You will be joining a dynamic finance team which is striving to improve processes and question the norm.It is essential that the individual provides a consistent high-level of service in line with our company policies and procedures reflecting our corporate values and behaviours.What You Will DoCompile financial information to review and/or prepare journal entries, in an accurate and timely manner.Prepare & Review monthly Management AccountsInterpret the meaning of financial information and makes accounting adjustments accordingly.Assists in preparing supporting schedules & liaising with external auditors.Assists 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 reconciliationWorking with journals, sales & purchase ledgers and spreadsheets.Preparation of financial reportsManaging 3rd Party relationships effectively.Collaborate with other Team members and departments to ensure that processes are aligned.Who You AreThe successful candidate will be a motivated Part Qualified Accountant who wants to grow their career in a forward-thinking, fast-paced environment.The individual will need to be able to demonstrate drive, curiosity, an ability to work on their own initiative and with attention to detail.Knowledge & ExperiencePart Qualified Accountant2-3 years' industry or practice experience in a similar roleProgressing towards a Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA, CIMA)Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skillsAbility to resolve issues and propose solutions to issues that arise on a day-to-day basisIn-depth knowledge of accounting principlesERP systems knowledge, with Workday Finance experience viewed as a bonusAbility to focus on multiple tasks, while meeting set deadlinesExcellent IT skills including Windows, PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills, which are a key requirementExcellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to build positive working relationships at all levels within the organisationProven team working skillsKey CompetenciesWilling to take on responsibility.Must be able to make decisionsAbility to work in a fast-paced working environment and quickly build positive working relationshipsProven initiativeAbility to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentExcellent time management skillsAbility to self-motivate and self-prioritize workAbility to work with accounting and finance management in a team environmentWhy PlanetPlanet 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, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce.We would love to hear from you – Apply now.At Planet, 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.