Assistant Accountant

Greater Giving, Inc.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a part-qualified accountant to support financial record preparation and compliance. The role involves bank reconciliations, VAT calculations, and collaboration with international finance teams. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Part qualified AAT, ACCA, or CIMA.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, especially in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bank reconciliations and ad hoc reports.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Calculate VAT & manage local VAT queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Financial aptitude

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Part qualified AAT/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Oracle

MS Excel

Job description

PURPOSE
The role will be responsible for supporting the preparation and examination of financial records in a timely and accurate manner. They will also ensure statements and records comply with regulations and guidance set by the relevant governing bodies.

In addition, this role will support the Senior Financial Accounting Manager and the Head of European Accounting in timely and accurate provision of cost reporting and revenue reporting for multiple entities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Provide support to the Accounting function during the month by preparing bank reconciliations, producing ad hoc reports and journals, process improvements and testing for system updates and changes.
● Assist on monthly billing of merchants using the proprietary system, and be expected to develop an expertise in this area.
● Provide support during internal and external audit.
● Calculate VAT & VAT MOSS returns and manage local VAT queries from customers/suppliers
● Timely completion of assigned balance sheet reconciliations with full explanations of outstanding balances.
● Liaise with international colleagues in the finance and accounting departments on month end queries and the alignment of processes to ensure consistency across the group
● Support accounting month end process for all European entities including preparing accruals,adjustments and variance analysis to ensure the monthly accounts accurately reflect the business’s activities;
● Preparing and uploading journals within prescribed timeframe with no material errors;
● To complete Ireland GL Accounting end-to-end and support the UK entities.
● Assisting with the Accounts Payable function for the UK & Ireland business including working with other business areas to resolve any discrepancies and answer all queries;
● Maintaining accurate records and ensures archiving and filing of all documents is kept up to date in line with regulatory requirements;
● Assist and correctly account for intercompany transactions
● Taking ownership of personal development whilst undertaking a professional accounting qualification.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS or ABILITIES / BEHAVIOUR)
● High levels of accuracy and attention to detail;
● Good IT skills, especially MS Excel;
● Financial aptitude;
● Excellent problem solving skills;
● Analytical and logical approach;
● Ability to work well with others and under pressure;
● Good planning and organisation skills;
● High standards in professionalism and customer service;
● Great written and oral communication skills;
● Oracle experience desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS
● Part qualified AAT/ACCA/CIMA.