Accountant

Location
Job Type Contract
Salary Up to £23.03 per hour
Reference JO-1912-215_1576664620
Duration 6 Months

Purpose of Role

To provide Financial Accounting and Cost Accounting support, to ensure that business needs and requirements are met.

Key responsibilities

· Month end reconciliations

· Investigation and analysis of balance sheet accounts

· Monitoring of stock count controls

· Support for roll out of new fixed asset physical verification process

· Investigation of historic asset under construction balances

Other responsibilities will include:

· Help to ensure all processes are consistent with internal control guidelines and are effective to minimise the risks of fraud or error.

· Use experience and understanding to improve processes and controls.

Key performance measures:

· Month end routine is performed to tight deadlines

· Asset Ledgers reconciliation and control with assistance from the team

· Processes and controls adhered to, minimising error and fraud

· Balance Sheet reconciliations contain minimal reconciling differences that are cleared in a timely manner

Key Requirements:

· Qualified/part qualified Accountant

· Preferible ACCA, ACMA (CIMA) or ACA

· Detailed experience of Management Accounting and Financial Accounting

· Broad Working knowledge of business systems and processes of multinational businesses

· Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools

· High level of competence in Microsoft Office - particularly Excel & Word

· Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines whilst maintaining high quality of output

· Ability to work as part of a dynamic, enthusiastic team and to contribute with a positive, proactive mind-set

· Strong communication skills - multiple stakeholders at different levels and in different countries