Assistant Accountant

This will be a 12 month fixed term contract working for a great company that will involve assisting with Financial Reporting activities and being responsible for the following key Financial Reporting tasks:

• Assisting in preparing and maintaining integrity of financial statements
• Balance sheet reconciliations

The role allows flexability working from home after COVID. Currently remote due to COVID and offers great benefits.

What the role will be doing:

Financial Statements

• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements for the US operating company with support from the Group Accountant
• Assist in the monthly preparation of financial statements for ATUS including analysis of GP1, GP2 and overheads
• Assisting in the completion of the programme contribution flash working day one with commentary

Balance Sheets

• Accountable for balance sheet reconciliations (weekly, monthly, quarterly) and identifying opportunities and risks
• Reviewing other balance sheet reconciliations prepared by other member of Finance such as bank, payroll.
• Monthly reporting on fixed assets and capitalised project costs - liaising with FP&A

Other

• Work closely with the US commercial finance team to provide them with robust financial data to support their business partnering and decision making
• Supporting payroll with the PSA calculation in the UK and US
• Work on ad hoc projects to deliver system and process efficiencies and enhancements
• Working with the Financial Reporting team to develop exception reporting resulting in JD / AX errors being corrected in month

What experience is needed:

• Qualified or part qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA
• Self-motivated with a keen eye for detail
• Pro-active and able to use own initiative
• Ability to communicate across all areas of the business
• Build and develop relationships with key business stakeholders
• Flexible team player
• Positively challenge the status quo
• Able to work to tight deadlines & within a busy environment

For finer details on the role please contact Amanda Cager - amanda.cager@projectpeople.com - 07796 302988.

Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.