Assistant Financial Accountant

Henry Schein Inc; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves monthly reporting, internal controls, and assisting with audits. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and be proficient in Excel, with experience in handling complex data sets. You will play a crucial role in ensuring financial integrity and meeting deadlines. This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while contributing to a dynamic finance department. If you are driven and eager to grow in your accounting career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus ability to buy 5 additional days

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to Health & Wellbeing Apps

Employee discounts

Hybrid working culture

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or working towards, or on an apprenticeship scheme.
• Proficient in Excel at an advanced level.

Responsibilities

• Collation and processing of revenue recognition documentation quarterly.
• Completion of month end tasks including AP debit reclasses.

Skills

Excel (advanced)

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

AAT qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

HFM

JDE

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Financial Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports To: Finance Manager – Financial Control

Location: Gillingham / Hybrid

Overview:

Reporting to the Financial Control manager, this Assistant Financial Accountant role will focus on monthly reporting, internal controls and assisting with internal and external audits.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collation and processing of revenue recognition documentation on a quarterly basis.
• Monthly roll forward reporting on HFM and completion of footnotes for quarterly reporting.
• Completion of Quarterly SOX tests.
• Ensuring completion of standard close checklists, JDE code set up and monthly journal testing.
• Assist Financial Accountants with annual BDO audit requests.
• Provide back up for Treasury tasks.
• National Statistics surveys.
• Completion of month end tasks including AP debit reclasses and goods in transit adjustments.

Job Skills & Experience Required:

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following:

Qualifications:

• AAT qualified or working towards, or on an apprenticeship scheme.

Skill & Experience:

• Be proficient in Excel at an advanced level.
• Significant experience of working with large & complex data sets.

Person Specification:

We believe the type of person best suited to this role will be:

• Driven to a high level of attention to detail.
• Driven to meet deadlines whilst maintaining strong financial accounting integrity.

Our benefits include:

• A competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday a year, with ability to buy up to 5 days holiday each year.
• Life Insurance.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to Health & Wellbeing Apps.
• Employee discounts.
• A hybrid, flexible working culture.