Assistant Financial Accountant

Control Risks Group Holdings Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Control Risks Group Holdings Ltd in Cardiff is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to support month-end close processes, intercompany reconciliations, and fixed assets management within a busy Shared Service Centre.

The role requires a solid accounting foundation, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. You will work with ERP systems (D365), Excel, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; professional qualification desirable.
• Experience in finance or accounting roles, preferably within a shared service centre.
• Experience with ERP systems, specifically D365.
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Excel; excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close procedures for intercompany transactions.
• Make provisions, accruals, and adjustments for AR/AP ledgers.
• Close sub-ledgers, perform reclassifications, and reconcile accounts.
• Manage month-end close for Travel & Expenses; prepare reports.
• Oversee Fixed Assets & Leasing depreciation and reconciliations.
• Maintain the Fixed Assets register and ensure accurate reporting.
• Collaborate within a fast-paced Shared Service environment.

Skills

Month-end close

Intercompany

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Fixed assets

ERP systems

D365

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Fluency in English

Multilingual advantage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional qualification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Execute month-end close procedures for Intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Make provisions, accruals, adjustments for bad debt etc. to enable closing the AR-ledger for reporting.
• Make provisions, accruals, clearing of unmatched invoices etc. etc. to enable closing the AP-ledger for reporting.
• Close sub-ledgers, make accruals and reclassifications, regulate provisions, settle VAT, control payroll, and reconcile accounts.
• Perform month-end close activities related to Travel & Expenses, including reconciliation and reporting.
• Manage the month-end close process for Fixed Assets & Leasing, including depreciation runs and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the Fixed Assets register. Prepare and maintain accurate records for Fixed Assets & Leasing, contributing to reliable financial reporting
• Seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to join our dynamic Shared Service Centre team. This individual will play a key role in the execution of critical finance processes, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions while adhering to established procedures and controls.
• The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. They will be a team player with excellent communication skills and a desire to learn and grow within a fast-paced shared service environment.,
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Holding or pursuing a professional qualification is desirable
• Prior experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably within a shared service centre environment
• Prior experience working with ERP systems and specifically D365 is desirable
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in other languages advantageous (e.g. Spanish, German, French)
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process