Your new company
My client is looking for an accounts assistant to join their team and contribute to them becoming a globally recognised and admired brand within their specialist industry. You will support the production of financial accounting and reporting for my client, including subsidiaries and international offices, in accordance with UK GAAP and/or statutory and/or regulatory requirements. This role will report to a Financial Accountant/manager to deliver financial accounting and reporting on a timely and accurate basis.
Your new role

* Support the processing of financial accounting in the general ledger accurately and resolve issues in a timely manner
* Work closely with the Financial Accountant and Managers to complete the monthly close and consolidation in a controlled manner
* Support the effective control environment over the general ledger and accounting function, including performing balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation
* Challenge information appropriately to deliver high quality results, along with adequate evidence
* Assist in preparing, reviewing and delivering the external reporting including Half Year and Annual reporting under UK GAAP.
* Work closely with Financial Accounting, Investment reporting, FP&A, Regulatory Reporting, Financial Operations, business functions and International offices to communicate requirements, perform accounting and challenge results.
* Provide assistance to both internal and external auditors on a timely basis in the performance of their audits and in implementing recommendations agreed by management.

What you'll need to succeed

* Studying for an accounting qualification or qualified by experience
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications, in particular Excel
* Knowledge of Workday general ledger or other ledgers is advantageous.
* Some knowledge of accounting frameworks such as UK GAAP or IFRS is advantageous.
* Knowledge of double entry accounting
* Experience with month end
* Journal preparation

What you'll get in return
The accounts assistant position is paying £32,000 - £35,000 + other benefits.
What you need to do now
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