At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with financial reporting, invoicing, and balance reconciliations in a dynamic finance team.
- Company: Join a leading financial services organisation with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in management accounting and financial controls.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth until December 2026.
- Why this job: Perfect for those looking to kickstart their finance career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance roles and strong Excel skills are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 Β£ per hour.
An excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a leading financial services organisation on a fixed-term contract until December 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Intercompany recharges and balance reconciliations
- Month-end reporting and intragroup balance analysis
- Cost allocation reporting (budget, forecast and actuals)
- Supporting invoicing, payments and credit control activities
- Working closely with Treasury and wider Finance teams
- Investigating variances and maintaining strong financial controls
About You
- Experience within an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or finance role
- Strong Excel and MS Office skills
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management abilities
- Able to manage workloads and meet deadlines
- Proactive, organised and keen to improve processes
- Accounting qualifications are not essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to management accounting, intercompany accounting, treasury, and financial controls within a well-respected organisation.
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