Accounting Assistant in Melbourn

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. We are over 4,000 strategists, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists with deep expertise across sectors including consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.

You will work with the Accounting Manager to manage a portfolio of entities (Norway, Ireland, New Zealand). This is a full-time role and you must be able to attend the office every Tuesday and Wednesday with the rest of the team.

• Managing month end close – ensuring all general ledger activities including the processing of journals for the fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and intercompany processes are timely and accurately performed.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset registers including recording additions/disposals, depreciation entries and reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and post monthly payroll journals.
• Prepare monthly payroll P&L reconciliations.
• Review of Norway VAT return and New Zealand GST file and posting journals.
• Assist the Accounting Manager with the preparation of the statutory accounts.
• Preparing information packs for the external audits and responding to external audit requests within the set timeframes.
• Preparation of SOX audit schedules and responding to requests from the SOX audit team.
• Comply with internal controls, including SOX controls.
• Ensuring the smooth running of the intercompany recharge processes that you are allocated.
• Completing monthly analysis of key P&L accounts.
• Documentation and monitoring of internal controls and procedures.

Our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. The actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment.

• A minimum of 2 years related experience in an accounting environment.

• Essential: Strong attention to detail & highly organized.
• Strong Excel skills, including knowledge of VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS & Pivot tables.
• A hands-on attitude with initiative to drill into transactional detail.
• Experience of working in a multi-currency environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to deliver to deadlines and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work across reporting lines.
• Strong communication skills.

• Nice to have: Willingness to study/currently ACA / ACCA / CIMA.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials accounting package.
• Experience of audit.

We know the skill-gap and ‘somewhat need to tick every box’ can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by completing our online application.

Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance. All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard; however some UK roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous UK residency. We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (British citizen or 5 years UK residency). Review the UK Government guidance on security vetting before applying.

Life At PA encompasses our people’s experience and growth opportunities. Our purpose guides how we work with clients and communities to deliver insight and impact. We are committed to equality and inclusion, and to a workplace that values human difference so everyone can be their best self.

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Benefits include:

• Health and lifestyle perks including private healthcare.
• 25 days annual leave (plus a half day on Christmas Eve) with option to buy 5 additional days.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Opportunities to get involved with community and charity initiatives.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• PA share ownership.
• Tax-efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn).

We’re committed to equality and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. If you need adjustments in the recruitment process, contact recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com.