It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!
We are currently looking for a Assistant Accountant to join our team in our award-winning business in Auchincruive, Ayr. This position is based onsite.
At Neogen, we partner with our customers to protect and enhance the world’s level of food and animal safety. By offering a diverse suite of solutions for the food, beverage, animal protein and agriculture industries, we empower our customers to safeguard their brands and create better products. We also have the privilege to partner with companies in the companion and performance animal industries, as well as the fields of life sciences and toxicology.
Our team here supports the Indian, European, Middle Eastern and African (iEMEA) territories for Neogen Corporation, a top performing NASDAQ listed business employing over 2,000 people worldwide.
What you’ll be doing:
1. Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
2. Performing accounting transaction and backup recording and reconciliations, ensuring adherence to Corporate Policies and SOX compliance.
3. Assisting in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
4. Performing variance analysis.
5. Ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
6. Supporting month-end and year-end close processes on SAP and other systems.
7. Assisting with preparation of external reporting documents e.g. VAT returns, National Statistic submissions.
8. Assisting with liaison with external auditors and financial service providers.
9. Assisting with audits and providing necessary documentation and explanations.
10. Maintaining accurate, complete and organized financial records.
11. Supporting on going improvement projects as required
About you:
12. At least 2 years’ experience in accounting, working towards a professional qualification (i.e. CIMA/ACCA) or AAT qualified.
13. Highly Proficient in accounting software, such as Sage 200, SAP, Prophix.
14. Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
15. Highly Proficient with MS Excel
16. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
17. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy essential.
18. Strong organisational and time management skills.
19. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
20. The ideal candidate will be able to learn and adapt to the use of different accounting software and to work collaboratively in a fast paced multi-cultural environment.