You will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of monthly accounts, reporting and analysis working to a detailed timetable.
This is a full time, 12 month fixed term contract working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, offering a competitive salary and package and the opportunity to work with a forward thinking market leader.
Key Duties of an Assistant Accountant:
* Assist with preparation of journals, accruals and prepayments
* Reconciliation of various P&L costs on a monthly basis and compare estimate with amount charged to accounts
* Assist with monthly reconciliation of balance sheet headings
* Review of Goods Received not invoiced accrual and review of parked invoices for accrual
* Completion of regular weekly and monthly management reports for the central group cost centres
* Complete various ad-hoc reporting and analysis for the business as required
* Raise purchase requisitions for some central cost centres
* Act as the purchasing champion for group, bridging between the AP team and the group purchasing stakeholders to ensure that best practice is in place and being followed
* Support the forecast and budget process for central cost centres
* Undertake headcount analysis for the group cost centres
* Prepare a backup for sales invoicing and group recharges as necessary
Qualifications:
To apply for the role of Assistant Accountant you will possess the following skills:
* To be professional and able to operate as a team player or individually as necessary
* Qualified AAT or part qualified CIMA or ACCA
* Be confident in communicating and dealing with people on the telephone/in person/by mail at all levels both internally with colleagues and external to the business
* Ability to work effectively and without direct supervision
* Flexible attitude and methodical approach to work/training/working hours
* The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
* Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadlines
* Be proactive and able to make decisions
* To be fully computer literate particularly an experienced Microsoft Excel user. Ideally have experience on Accounts and Accounting software packages such as SAP
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!
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