Assistant Financial Accountant — GL & Analysis

SS&C Technologies Holdings; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology firm based in Basildon is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant. This role involves reporting to the Head of Accounting and handling various general ledger related tasks, including month-end accruals, asset accounting, and account reconciliation. Candidates should be proficient in Excel and possess strong general accounting knowledge. An interest in financial technology is essential. This position offers the chance to grow within a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience and confidence using Excel including pivot tables.
• Strong general accounting knowledge - double entry, accruals, fixed assets.
• Experience of analysing large volumes of data.

Responsibilities

• Month end accruals & prepayments.
• Assist with fixed assets accounting, including additions and disposals.
• Analysing large volumes of transactions for variance and trend reporting.
• Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet and control accounts.
• Liaise with colleagues to address miscoding’s or issues.
• Assisting with PWC audit queries.

Skills

Excel proficiency including pivot tables

Strong general accounting knowledge

Data analysis skills

Balance sheet account reconciliation experience

Education

AAT, ACCA, CIMA or Degree qualifications

Tools

Workday GL

Job description

A multinational technology firm based in Basildon is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant. This role involves reporting to the Head of Accounting and handling various general ledger related tasks, including month-end accruals, asset accounting, and account reconciliation. Candidates should be proficient in Excel and possess strong general accounting knowledge. An interest in financial technology is essential. This position offers the chance to grow within a diverse workplace.