Assistant Accountant

Harris; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal days

Holiday entitlement

Lifestyle reward

Job summary

Harris in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our International Finance team. You will perform working capital and accounts payable tasks, and assist with month, quarter and year-end closings under the Assistant Controller.

The role requires 2+ years in Finance, strong Excel skills, and the ability to adapt in a changing environment. You will work across multiple financial systems and support ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable with changing environments and multiple systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and financial data.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts receivable and payable tasks and assist with month-end close.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and working capital activities.
• Issue invoices, process purchases, and support revenue recognition.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and intercompany activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Microsoft Excel

Adaptable

Attention to detail

Tools

Great Plains

Job description

Harris is one of the leading providers of mission-critical software solutions across the UK and internationally. As part of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), one of the world's largest software companies, we continue to grow through innovation and strategic acquisitions.

We're looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our International Finance team. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you'll play a key role in performing various working capital and/or accounts payable responsibilities as well as month, quarter and year-end closing tasks. We're looking for someone who has progressive accounting experience; strong attention to detail, ability to embrace change, and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

What you will do

In performing this exciting role, your key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Building relationships and providing excellent customer service to the business unit
• Accounts receivables tasks include - preparing and issuing sales invoices, and performing order processing tasks to ensure appropriate revenue recognition, establishing scheduling and collecting monies via an established direct debit facility and dealing with customer queries through an online ticketing system.
• Accounts payables tasks include - processing purchase invoices, and creating payment runs
• Preparing various balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and intercompany accounts
• Working capital tasks include - performing credit control activities, and preparing and presenting working capital results to leadership teams
• Assisting with various balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with special ad hoc projects that impact various stakeholders within the organization

What We Are Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a changing environment.
• Comfortable working across multiple financial systems and applications.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Nice to have

• Positive attitude and a passion for continuous learning
• Relevant work experience and strong work ethics
• Experience with Great Plains considered an asset

Benefits

Harris offer an extremely competitive UK employee benefits programme. 5 Personal Days leave entitlement are granted over and above the standard 25 days holiday and bank holidays. Harris also offers all UK employees an annual Lifestyle Reward amounting to £325 per annum/pro rata.

Supporting your application

Our recruitment process will comprise of interviews and, at times, a written exercise, an assessment day and/or a presentation. As an equal opportunities' employer, we want to make sure we do all we can to make this a positive experience for you. If your application is progressed, please make us aware of any adjustments or additional support we can provide you with.