Accounts Assistant

Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited; Royston; Hybrid; GBP 29.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team in Royston on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract. The role is hybrid (2 days in office) in Hertfordshire and offers a salary of £32,000 plus a benefits allowance.

The successful candidate will manage month-end close, fixed asset records, intercompany journals, VAT, and assist with statutory accounts and audits in a global finance environment.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years in an accounting environment.
• Strong Excel skills with XLOOKUP, SUMIFS and pivot tables.
• Experience working with multiple currencies.
• Highly organised with attention to detail and hands-on approach.

Aufgaben

• Manage month-end close including journals for fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and intercompany.
• Maintain fixed asset registers: additions, disposals, depreciation and GL reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review the Ireland VAT return and post related journals.
• Assist Accounting Manager with statutory accounts.
• Prepare external audit packs and respond to auditor requests.
• Prepare SOX audit schedules and support the SOX audit team.
• Run intercompany recharge processes.
• Monthly analysis of key P&L accounts.
• Document and monitor internal controls and procedures.

Kenntnisse

Excel (XLOOKUP)

Pivot tables

Multi-currency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Jobbeschreibung

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

• 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.