Accounts Assistant in Royston

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. Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy