Accounts Assistant

Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd.; Royston; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd. in Royston, Hertfordshire, is seeking an Accounts Assistant on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract. The role is hybrid with 2 days in the office. You will support a global finance team across month-end close, fixed assets, intercompany and VAT activities.

You should have 2+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel (XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables) and experience with multiple currencies. Excellent analytical and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong Excel skills: XLOOKUP, SUMIFS and pivot tables.
• Experience with multiple currencies and international finance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excel (XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-currency experience

Job description

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.