Accounts Assistant - 9-12 Month FTC
Royston, Hertfordshire | Hybrid (2 days in office)
£32,000 + Benfits Allowance
Our client, a highly respected global organisation, is looking for an Accounting Assistant to join its finance team in Royston on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract.
The business has a collaborative, forward-thinking culture and a strong focus on people, development, and inclusion, making it a great place to build your experience in a multi-entity, international finance environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you'll support a global portfolio of entities. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the month-end close, including journals for fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and intercompany
- Keeping the fixed asset registers accurate: additions, disposals, depreciation and reconciliation to the general ledger
- Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Reviewing the Ireland VAT return and posting the related journals
- Helping the Accounting Manager prepare the statutory accounts
- Preparing external audit packs and responding to auditor requests within agreed timeframes
- Preparing SOX audit schedules and supporting the SOX audit team
- Running the intercompany recharge processes you're allocated
- Completing monthly analysis of key P&L accounts
- Documenting and monitoring internal controls and procedures
About You
- At least 2 years' experience in an accounting environment
- Strong Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, SUMIFS and pivot tables
- Experience of working with multiple currencies
- Highly organised, with a sharp eye for detail and a hands-on approach to digging into transactions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Please note: all successful applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for at least the last 5 years.
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Accounts Assistant in Royston employer: Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd.
Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd. is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Hemel Hempstead where innovation and strategic thinking are at the forefront. Employees benefit from direct collaboration with the CFO and Executive Team, fostering professional growth through hands-on experience in financial modelling and investment appraisal. The company promotes a culture of support and development, ensuring that team members are equipped to drive meaningful insights that contribute to the organisation's success.
Contact Details:
Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd. Recruitment Team
