Assistant Accountant, Group Finance (Maternity Contract)

Christie´s; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their Group Finance team on a maternity contract. In this pivotal role, you will support the Group Accountant and contribute to the consolidation of group accounts, ensuring compliance with FRS 102 standards. Your analytical skills will be crucial in preparing reports, handling intercompany accounts, and participating in statutory reporting. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where you can make a meaningful impact while being part of a passionate team committed to excellence and innovation.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Birthday leave

Christmas office closure

Volunteering day

Donation matching

Flexible Fitness Fund

Access to art exhibitions

Discretionary Bonus

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Ideally ACA/ACCA newly qualified or finalist.
• Strong understanding of FRS 102 accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Group Accountant with quarterly consolidation and reporting.
• Assist with month-end accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

FRS 102 Accounting Standards

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Multi-Currency Consolidations

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualification

Tools

Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service (FCCS)

JDE 9.2 Ledger System

Job description

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Assistant Accountant, Group Finance (Maternity Contract)

Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR00013608

The Company

Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments, or in one of our more Operational teams, we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing fresh ideas whilst not forgetting our shared values; Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility & Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is inspiring to work with industry leaders across our business.

Why This Role Matters

This role is vital in supporting the Group Accountant and Interim Group Finance Manager as part of the Group Finance team.Group Finance is responsible for the consolidation of the Christie’s group accounts, overseeing audit and providing senior management with essential corporate support.

How You'll Make an Impact

Key areas you will be regularly involved with include responsibility for accounting of the group holding companies, preparation of the quarterly consolidation, reports and reviews, analysis using packs from group entities, assist with the half year and year end statutory reporting in accordance with FRS102, preparation and submission of statistical returns in compliance with requirements set out by the Office for National Statistics, reconciliation of statutory reporting to management reporting information and preparation of board reporting documents.

You will also be involved with supporting the accounting operations team, responsible for assisting with month end accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, preparation of additional analysis packs, handling intercompany accounts and regional office pack submissions, and preparation of statutory accounts.

Additionally there will other ad hoc duties such as requests for additional information, assisting with policy updates and process implementation, or projects such as entity strike off’s, researching historical information, process improvement, and assisting when other team members are on leave.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Ideally ACA/ACCA newly qualified or finalist

• Strong understanding of FRS 102 accounting standards

• Technical knowledge of IFRS desirable but not essential

• Good organisational skills and ability to meet high standards of work

• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills

• Effective communicator with both financial and non-financial stakeholders

• Capable of analysing issues, proposing solutions, and implementing improvements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Experience with multi-currency consolidations is a plus

• Familiarity with Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service (FCCS) or similar systems advantageous

• Knowledge of JDE 9.2 ledger system and CCH Accounts Production beneficial but not required

What’s Great about Working for us

• 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave

• Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 2nd Jan) – in addition to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family

• Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you

• Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about

• Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)

• Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues

• Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year)

• Competitive Life Insurance policy from first day

• Employee Assistance Programme – access to personal advice and support services including counselling

• Eyecare vouchers (once a year)

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Christie’s Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops

• Robust family first policy:

Ø 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave

Ø Four-day week, for eight weeks, at full pay on return from Maternity Leave

Ø Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year

Ø The Stork Club: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea…

*Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time

Closing Date: Sunday 25th May

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