Assistant Accountant/ Freight and Duty/ Leading Global Business / Global VAT/ AAT Qualified – PQ ACCA or CIMA /Excellent Benefits/Hybrid Working/ Free On-Site Gym/ Free On-Site Parking/ 12 Month Fixed Term Contract – Permanent/ Immediate Start
Forge Talent has partnered with a globally operating leading business who have a requirement within their Management Accounting Team. This position will take responsibility for the accounting, analysis and reconciliation of all freight and duty invoices across EMEA.
This is a business-critical role that will require previous experience in a similar position, in addition to full working knowledge of the end to end accounts payable cycle.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and energetic Assistant Accountant with an understanding of the end-to-end payables process. You will be joining a fast paced and high performing team. Experience gained within a global environment is highly advantageous.
This will initially be a 12-month fixed term contract with a strong potential to convert to a permanent position.
Assistant Accountant Benefits Available:
Annual Company Bonus
Hybrid Working (2 Days WFH)
Flexible Working Hours
Free On – Site Gym
Free On - Site Parking
Substantial Employee Discount
25 Days Holiday + BH
Assistant Accountant Key Duties:
Allocate freight and duty costs correctly.
Work with the Accounts Payable Team to resolve any unmatched freight and duty invoices, ensuring the timely clearance of aged items.
Ensure all postings comply with international tax rules and internal controls.
Review invoice postings against accrued freight and duty balances and investigate variances.
Support the validation of freight and duty accrual calculations by ensuring invoices are matched accurately and on a timely basis.
Reconcile suspense and balance sheet accounts regularly.
Provide month-end support through preparation of reconciliations, analysis of open items, and validation of freight and duty postings.
Work with the wider logistics, supply chain, procur...
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