Ambitious Accounting Assistant 9–12 Month FTC (Multi-Currency)

PA Consulting; Melbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PA Consulting is hiring an Accounting Assistant for its Melbourn office on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract. You will support the Accounting Manager with a portfolio spanning UK, Ireland, and Australia, ensuring timely month-end close and accurate financial reporting.

The role requires at least 2 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a hands-on, detail-oriented approach in a multi-currency environment. Office attendance is required on Tue/Wed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close, post journals for fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and intercompany processes.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, record additions/disposals and depreciation.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review Ireland VAT return and posting journals.
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation.
• Prepare information packs for external audits and respond to audit requests.
• Prepare SOX audit schedules and respond to SOX team requests.
• Ensure internal controls, including SOX, are followed.
• Support intercompany recharge processes and monthly P&L analysis.
• Document and monitor internal controls and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

XLOOKUPS

SUMIFS

Pivot tables

Hands-on

Multi-currency

Analytical

Deadlines

Communication

Education

Accounting qualification (AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

Job description

PA Consulting is hiring an Accounting Assistant for its Melbourn office on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract. You will support the Accounting Manager with a portfolio spanning UK, Ireland, and Australia, ensuring timely month-end close and accurate financial reporting.

The role requires at least 2 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a hands-on, detail-oriented approach in a multi-currency environment. Office attendance is required on Tue/Wed.