Assistant Accountant

Global Payments; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payments technology company is seeking an Accounting Support role in Leicester. This position involves preparing financial records, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a professional accounting qualification. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the financial success of the organization.

Qualifications

• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Good IT skills, especially in MS Excel.
• Financial aptitude and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and examination of financial records.
• Assist with monthly billing and internal/external audits.
• Calculate VAT returns and manage local VAT queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

IT skills

Financial aptitude

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

MS Excel

Oracle

Job description

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.

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.

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Interested in learning more about Global Payments and Our Family of Brands?

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) is a leading pure play payments technology company delivering innovative software and services to our customers globally. Our technologies, services and employee expertise enable us to provide a broad range of solutions that allow our customers to operate their businesses more efficiently across a variety of channels around the world.

Headquartered in Georgia with nearly 24,000 employees worldwide, Global Payments is a member of the S&P 500 with worldwide reach spanning over 100 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. For more information, visit www.globalpaymentsinc.com and follow Global Payments on Twitter (@globalpayinc), LinkedIn and Facebook.