Assistant Financial Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a globally recognized company in Cardiff as an Assistant Financial Accountant in a new Shared Service Centre. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape financial processes while advancing your career in a dynamic environment. You will execute month-end close procedures, manage reconciliations, and maintain accurate financial records. Ideal candidates are part-qualified accountants with experience in financial roles, possessing strong analytical skills and proficiency in accounting systems. Embrace this chance to grow your career with a global leader and contribute to a brand-new SSC.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant with experience in financial accounting.
• Strong understanding of month-end close processes and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close procedures for Intercompany transactions.
• Perform Balance Sheet and Revenue reconciliations.
• Oversee month-end close activities for Travel & Expenses.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Reconciliations

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Accounting Systems

Excel

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Excel

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Assistant Financial Accountant - Global Shared Service Centre (SSC) - Cardiff

Are you looking to be part of an exciting new venture with a globally recognised company? Our client is establishing a brand-new Shared Service Centre (SSC) in Cardiff and is seeking talented finance professionals to join their growing team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a global finance function while advancing your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute month-end close procedures for Intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Perform Balance Sheet and Revenue reconciliations at both entity and service line levels, collaborating closely with the FP&;A team for validation.

Close sub-ledgers, process accruals and reclassifications, regulate provisions, settle VAT, control payroll, and reconcile accounts.

Oversee month-end close activities for Travel &; Expenses, including reconciliation and reporting.

Manage Fixed Assets &; Leasing month-end close processes, including depreciation runs and balance sheet reconciliations.

Maintain the Fixed Assets register, ensuring accurate records that contribute to reliable financial reporting.

About You:

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience.

Previous experience in a financial accounting role, preferably within a shared service centre or multinational environment.

Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

Proficient in accounting systems and Excel, with a keen eye for detail.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What’s on Offer?

Be part of a brand-new SSC, helping shape processes and best practices.

Career progression opportunities in a growing global organisation.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are ready to take on an exciting challenge and grow your career with a global leader, apply now to join this Cardiff-based Shared Service Centre!