An opportunity has arisen to join a small team of accountants in a global group, working in the airport support sector, where no two days are the same The ideal candidate will have proven experience of a broad range of book-keeping responsibilities together with a high-level technical expertise and attention to detail. This is an ideal preparation for a career in book-keeping, preferably moving towards qualification as an accountant. This role offers excellent experience in a broad range of book-keeping responsibilities and related technical skills, including: Management of a portfolio of small companies; Balance sheet control accountancy; P&L variance analysis from budget; Multiple foreign currencies; Management reporting, including pre-consolidation; Processes preparatory to statutory financial reporting; Supporting operational and sales (non-financial) colleagues around the group’s European subsidiaries (and, occasionally, the group’s North American subsidiaries); Application of international transactional VAT compliance; Opportunities for tax analysis and tax reporting. Reporting to the Director of Finance, there might be further opportunities to learn about sales support, bid preparation, standard contractual terms, insurance, banking, international taxation, company secretarial, country research and techniques in Windows and Excel for the right candidate. Experience and Skills The role is suited for an applicant who meets the following: A part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CGMA, CIMA); Strong Excel skills (auto-filters, pivot tables, use of macros and a wide variety of other formulae and functions); Prior experience of data entry into ledger software; Attention to detail must be second-to-none; Takes a methodical approach to workload with strong time-management skills, an ability to plan and to forecast time and tasks ahead; Ability to re-order priorities in response to conflicted deadlines; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Strong file management skills in Google Drive and Windows; Fluency in both written and spoken English (this requirement is essential). As part of our recruitment process, short-listed candidates will be invited to sit a technical test covering the main elements of the position. The broad day-to-day responsibilities of the job include: Accounts management, including key aspects of subsidiaries’ general ledgers (in multiple currencies); Manage all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers; Manage all aspects of cash books and bank reconciliations; Reconcile balance sheet accounts; Compile trial balances; Generate management accounts; Analyse variances to budget; Compile VAT returns and reconcile output VAT to revenue. Other mandatory requirements of this role include: Valid UK driving licence; Proof to work in the UK. Undergo a background check; Proof of qualifications; Initially working at the office, in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, between the hours of 0930 to 1800, all five working days in the week, with an option for hybrid working after six months. Benefits: 29 days annual leave Company pension Free on-site parking 4x base salary Life insurance Referral programme Sick pay If you're interested in applying for this position, please click on the link to application form.