Assistant Accountant

Eden Scott; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the Senior Management Accountant in the Europe region. This role involves preparing management accounts, analyzing performance variances, and assisting with budgeting and payroll processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in management accounting and financial analysis, along with excellent communication skills to work closely with regional teams. Join a dynamic finance team and contribute to the financial success of key business units in this important region. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to grow in your finance career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting and financial analysis is essential.
• Ability to prepare and analyze budgets and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial analysis.
• Support budgeting and reforecasting processes for the region.
• Manage payroll input and handle finance-related queries.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Cash Management

Payroll Processing

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Assistant Accountant will support the Senior Management Accountant for the Europe region in providing operational finance support to key business units within this important region.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Management accounts

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts including preparation of best estimates, balance sheet reconciliations, providing narrative and financial explanation
• Providing analysis of performance variance against budget and forecast
• Analysis of revenue performance against budget and forecast
• Analysis and review of direct costs and overheads including recording accruals and prepayments
• Review of weekly revenue flash forecasts

Budgeting / reforecasting

• Providing analysis and information required by regional management for the preparation of annual financial budgets and quarterly forecasts

Financial performance management

• Assisting with customer invoicing queries
• Cash management including involvement in the debt collection process in conjunction with the regional sales teams, proactively minimising debtor days
• Provide financial information required for commercial bids and tenders as required
• Prepare financial analysis as required by regional and group management to assist in financial performance management

Payroll

• Preparation of payroll input file, including a review of all variables including offshore day rates, overtime, joiners and leavers etc.
• Submission of payroll input file to third party payroll processor.
• Review & reconciliation of payroll reports received.
• Approval of monthly payroll.
• Handling of any finance related payroll queries.

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