About this role
9-12 months FTC Able to attend the office every Tuesday and Wednesday with the rest of the team. Office Location Melbourn SG8 We are seeking to recruit an Accounting Assistant for our Melbourn office, on a 9-12 month fixed term contract. You will work with the Accounting Manager to manage a portfolio of entities i.e. UK, Ireland & Australia.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing month end close – ensuring all general ledger activities including the processing of journals for the fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and intercompany processes are timely and accurately performedMaintain accurate fixed asset registers including, recording additions/disposals, depreciation entries and reconciliation to the general ledgerPrepare monthly balance sheet reconciliationsReview of Ireland VAT return and posting journalsAssist the Accounting Manager with the preparation of the statutory accountsPreparing information packs for the external audits and responding to external audit requests within the set timeframesPreparation of SOX audit schedules and responding to requests from the SOX audit teamComply with internal controls, including SOX controlsEnsuring the smooth running of the intercompany recharge processes that you are allocatedCompleting monthly analysis of key P&L accountsDocumentation and monitoring of internal controls and proceduresAd hoc tasks as required A minimum of 2-years related experience in an accounting environment
Skills / Personal Qualities:
Essential:
Strong attention to detail & highly organizedStrong Excel skills, including knowledge of XLOOKUPS, SUMIFS & Pivot tablesAn individual with a ‘hands on’ attitude and an initiative to drill into transactional detailExperience of working in a multi-currency environmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to deliver to deadlines and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work across reporting linesStrong communication skillsPreferred:
Studying or wishing to study for accounting qualification (AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials accounting packageExperience of auditWe know the skill-gap and ‘somewhat need to tick every box’ can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we’d love to hear from you.
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