Senior Finance Assistant
Our client, a growing and ambitious business, is looking for a Senior Finance Assistant to join its finance team on 12-month contract. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key accounting processes, support international entities, and contribute to the continued development of the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of group management accounts.
- Deliver accurate month-end close processes, including accruals, prepayments, deferred income, and other journals.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies across multiple entities.
- Reconcile intercompany transactions and prepare VAT returns.
- Liaise with external accountants and advisors across different territories.
- Provide support across transactional finance activities, including invoice processing, payment runs, accruals, and revenue reconciliations.
- Assist with the year-end audit and act as a key contact for finance-related queries.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments.
- Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and VAT returns.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to support across all areas of finance.
- Good Excel skills and experience using finance systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience across management accounting, financial operations, and international finance within a growing business.
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