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We believe that diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions. This is reflected in our commitment to engage, hire, and retain bright, committed people to work in partnership within an inclusive environment that allows each person to achieve personal success and add value to our teams and communities.
We are currently looking for an Assistant Accountant in Aberdeen.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist the Accountant with the month end close, to ensure the monthly management accounts are produced within three working days. This will include:
2. Prepare journals (prepayments, accruals, sales invoice etc)
3. Run Access reports for potential adjustments
4. Update system reports for review by Accountant
5. Adhoc analysis as required by the Accountant
6. Assist with preparation of monthly management reports
7. Enter monthly revenue by customer into CRM system (Day 1)
8. Manage the credit card administration and work with the credit card providers. This includes new card applications, cancelling cards, requesting replacement cards/pin numbers, setting/changing credit card limits, issuing statements to the banking administrators, adhoc queries from staff etc
9. Input supplier invoices into inPay, ensuring accurate use of cost centres and account codes
10. Assist with monitoring the Accounts Payable mailboxes (UK, France, Germany and Switzerland) and deal with queries promptly
11. Assist with the set up of new suppliers. This includes requesting information from the supplier, confirming details and liaising with US team to request system set up
12. Review supplier statements received and request copy invoices as required
13. Assist with weekly BACs run review to ensure the correct payments are captured. Prepare bank payments for European locations
14. Daily update of bank account worksheets; liaise with US Research invoicing team to obtain information as required
15. Assist with preparing investment banking sales invoices and updating invoice register and assist with monitoring the billing inbox
16. Prepare the balance sheet index file and complete assigned monthly balance sheet reconciliations
17. Prepare monthly cost analysis for marketing and facilities
18. Adhoc support in the preparation of annual business plans
19. Provide the CFO/ Accountant with data as and when required
20. Assist with year end tax reporting
21. Further tasks can be added as the job holder develops in the role
Requirements:
1. Knowledge of MS Office, in particular a good working knowledge of Excel
2. Excellent attention to detail
3. Excellent communication skills
4. Ability to work in a small team
5. Able to prioritise workload and excellent organisational skills
6. Proactive, positive attitude and able to follow up on information as required
7. Some financial knowledge and background/experience would be a benefit, but training will be given
8. The opportunity to work towards a finance qualification is available.
As a leading investment bank, we enable growth and success for our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture. Our human capital, technology, marketing and other corporate support teams work with our business partners to maximize each employee. We understand the dynamic nature of the industry and work alongside our company strategies. Learn more about our firm here.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran or status with regard to public assistance.
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