Assistant Accountant (FTC - 6 Months)

Role Description

• The role of the Assistant Accountant supports the

Finance team in

• Ensuring the smooth operation of financial processes.
• Providing business partnering to the groups Business Units (divisions) and overseas subsidiaries.
• Achieving compliance in its statutory requirements.
• Responding to the requirements of various business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities and tasks

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Lead for overseas subsidiaries

• Accounts Receivables ledger – including reconciliations, invoicing (and credit note issuing).
• Accounts Payables data entry – including processing of purchase ledger invoices, credit card records and expense claims.
• Cash transaction processing – posting and allocation of cash receipts and payments.
• Bank reconciliations.

Assist with

• Production of performance indicator reports.
• Month end accounting beyond trial balance – depreciation, accruals, prepayments, etc.
• Valuation of stock, monitor (and adjust) stock adjustments and stock variance analysis.
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations – producing associated support.
• Support for overseas subsidiaries in respect of financial matters to trial balance.
• Despatch liaison, ensuring timely movement of goods sold and invoicing.
• Credit control and debt collection.
• Intercompany transactions between all group companies

General

• Entry of ad hoc general ledger journals.
• Multi-currency transactions.
• Responding to departmental enquiries.
• Ad hoc analysis and project work
• Other associated financially related administrative and clerical tasks.
• Guidance and training of colleagues, as and when required.
• Co-operate fully with the company regarding all H&S matters and be aware of the importance of complying with H&S Policy to ensure a safe workplace and maintain the integrity of the environment (See P-HS-17175).
• Any additional work identified as necessary in the operation of the business.