Assistant Accountant Recognised Brand

Job Description

Our client a very well Recognised and Admired Brand are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join the team in Farnborough, Hampshire. Hybrid working offeredClient DetailsOur client a very well Recognised and Admired Brand are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join the team in Farnborough, Hampshire. Hybrid working offeredDescriptionThis broad role is primarily responsible for supporting key transformation projects whilst also supporting the internal financial operation and reporting for business units in the UK and Ireland. Working across the Finance department, wider business, projectteams, and with our network, the role provides a great overview of the financial results and operational finance processes.Key responsibilities

• Support the Finance department with significant transformation projects, including scoping of requirements, supporting process design, testing of new solutions, and embedding new operational processes for go-live and beyond.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality financial reporting and accounting packages, in accordance with IFRS and the Group Chart of Accounts, are made on time to HQ.
• Support the month-end closing processes for the UK and Ireland NSCs to ensure that all accounting entries are processed, and manual entries are made, where required
• Support with User Acceptance Testing of new financial systems and processes.
• Collaborate with business partners to ensure the end-to-end alignment and correctness of processes with financial transactions.
• Collaborate with business and IT partners to ensure that finance considerations are implemented correctly within projects, and act as a Finance Subject Matter Expert for entries in financial systems.
• Review and maintenance of the Accounting inbox to ensure internal business and external queries are dealt with in a timely manner. Always maintain a high level of service to partners and avoid the escalation of topics.
• Ensure that data integrity between key Finance systems (e.g. SAP, IVS, UKPS, NWS) is monitored and maintained to ensure timely and accurate recording of entries in financial accounting systems.
• Evaluate and recommend process improvements to rectify internal control weaknesses identified and ensure robust systems are maintained, mitigating the risk of audit recommendations made both internally and externally.

Profile

• Part qualified (e.g. ACA/ACCA/CIMA), or looking to study towards a professional qualification, or Qualified by experience
• Varied Accounting experience
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential
• Experience working on Finance Projects is desirable but not essential
• Working knowledge of Finance Systems (e.g. SAP) desirable
• Good understanding of key finance risks, processes and controls.
• Strong Excel and system skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at different levels within Group and externally.
• Ability to handle pressure whilst prioritising multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Continuous improvement mindset, willing to review, challenge and improve financial processes.
• Ability to understand and adapt processes to fit new system and process landscapes.

Job Offer

• Salary £32,000 - £40,000
• Fully expensed Company Car you just need to pay for Petrol
• Bonus Scheme
• 27 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) in the first 2 years of service. Increasing to 29 days in the third year
• Private Medical Scheme
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Study Support
• Hybrid Working Pattern

Keyskills :
Assistant Accountant