Company Description

UNLEASH is a dynamic and innovative media and event company known for creating unforgettable B2B experiences. With a track record of delivering high-impact events, we connect businesses, foster innovation, and drive industry growth.

As we embark on a new phase of expansion, fuelled by our recent exceptional growth, we seek a visionary Country Manager to steer UNLEASH World, our flagship event in Paris, into a future brimming with potential.

Headquartered in London, UK, with operations across Europe and the United States, our Portfolio of Conferences & Exhibitions, and media includes:

UNLEASH WORLD (PARIS) – The Most Influential HR Event in the World showcases the next wave of breakthrough technologies and the global innovators shaping the future of work.

UNLEASH AMERICA (LAS VEGAS) - The International Festival of HR is where the world's HR Leaders come to do business and discover inspirational stories and know-how that change the way organisations think about HR and innovation.

UNLEASH.ai is the go-to place for HR and breakthrough technologies that shape the future of work. UNLEASH is the essential source of news, analysis and market trends that inspire and empower organisational leaders worldwide.

Ultimately, UNLEASH provides a platform to share ideas that work, network, and do business.

OUR MISSION

To be the world’s #1 destination and marketplace, providing inspiration for leaders in human resources, recruitment and learning.

OUR PURPOSE

Repurpose Mankind in the Age of Machines.

About the role

The Accountant works closely with the financial assistant and other departments and reports to the Chief Accountant. The Accountant maintains the day-to-day bookkeeping of 5 legal entities. The role is responsible for managing general accounting operations and verifying our financial transactions to ensure accuracy and effectiveness in all our accounting tasks. Accountant is responsible for preparing the needed information in-time for tax and other reporting.

Job Description

Job purpose

Purpose of the role is to manage the accounting and taxation processes of the 5 entities. Takes care of information being ready for reporting purposes.

3 key accountabilities for Hibob

1. Accounting (all entities)
2. Expense (validation, payment)
3. Esker P2P (admin)

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting transactions for 1 HUN ( Unleash Group Kft) and 4 UK entities ( Unleash Group Ltd., Unleash Holdings Ltd., Unleash America Ltd., Unleash World Ltd.):
• AP invoices ( Esker management)
• AR invoices
• bank
• payroll postings
• Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries
• Ensure accurate bank payments information in ERP and connecting softwares
• Manage Bank payments preparation in bank websites
• Coordinate with Financial Assistant to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines
• Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely manner.
• Cooperate with external Payroll firm
• Compilation of reports to CSO and other organizations.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant, IFRS qualification is an advantage
• Ideally 2+ years relevant accounting experience with Hungarian legal entities
• Fluent in English and Hungarian with good communication skills
• Has experience in full accounting and tax returns, payroll is an advantage
• Driven, can demonstrate high effectiveness when working with other departments, proactive.
• Must have attention to detail, however balance the requirements for processes to be effective and robust.
• Excellent communications skills, resilient, critical thinker
• Business Central, experience is an advantage

Additional Information

What we offer in return:

• 👩‍⚕️ Private Medical Insurance.
• 🏋️‍♀️ Gym Membership Discounts.
• ⚰ Life Assurance Scheme (x4 Salary).
• 🧠 Mental Healthcare: An Employee Assistance Programme to support you on those days when you are feeling blue.  
• 🏖 Unlimited Holidays.
• 🧸 Up to 3 volunteer days annually to help give back to society whilst working on issues you feel passionate about.
• 🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 💻 Modern and friendly co-working environment in our London and Budapest offices with a fun and ambitious team for those days when you may want to work from an office.
• 🤸🏽‍♂️ Work from anywhere in the UK flexibly.         
• 📢 Access to the greatest Influencers and Pioneers in the World
• 🎫 2 annual tickets to the greatest HR Shows on Earth (Las Vegas and Paris!)
• 🤕 Paid Sick Leave.
• 💜 Compassionate Leave — up to 10 days' time off if you lose a loved one
• 🤰🏾 6 Months Enhanced Maternity Pay. 
• 📨 Employee Referral Scheme.
• ⭐ Long Service Award.
• 🧐 A great opportunity to gain relevant experience and inspiring challenges in an international environment.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UNLEASH, we're committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are a global community, and we believe our unique qualities should be celebrated as they are critical to our innovation. It's essential to us that you bring your authentic self to work every single day, no matter your age, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, caring responsibilities, neurodiversity, or otherwise. Inclusion isn't just an initiative at Unleash.