Junior Accounting Analyst

SC Johnson; Frimley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

33 days annual leave

Pension, Life cover & Health Insurance

Shuttle bus service

Access to a newly refurbished gym

Job summary

A global consumer goods company is looking for a Junior Accounting Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Frimley. The role involves providing financial analysis, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting intercompany accounting tasks. Candidates should have a degree in business or finance, experience with balance sheets, and strong Excel skills. The position also encourages proactive problem-solving and process improvements within the finance team.

Qualifications

• Graduate calibre ideally in business/finance or equivalent.
• Experience with balance sheets, accruals and reconciliation.
• Strong Excel skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate financial controls are maintained.
• Perform balance sheet account analysis and resolve discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain audit documentation as needed.

Skills

Numeracy

Excel Skills

Initiative

Attention to Detail

Education

Graduate in business/finance or equivalent

Studying CIMA/ACCA/ACA (ideally)

Tools

SAP CO Module

Job description

Junior Accounting Assistant

• Location: Frimley, Surrey
• Function: Finance, Shared Service Centre (SSC)

About The Role

This role is based in our EMEA Shared Service Centre and is accountable for providing financial analysis, performing Balance Sheet Reconciliations, intercompany accounting support, Bank and Fixed Assets, and liaising across multiple functions. It also actively supports the Associate Manager in routine tasks and process improvements.

This role is currently for a 6‑month fixed‑term contract.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible starting and finishing times + 4.5 day working week
• 33 days annual leave including public holidays due to supporting European countries
• Pension, Life cover & Health Insurance
• Shuttle bus from local train stations, EV Charging, Cycle to Work Scheme
• Newly refurbished Gym with free classes and new Spin Studio

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the appropriate controls are operational in order to maintain the quality and integrity of financial information, ensuring consistency of process across EMEA
• Ensuring that financial statements are kept in accordance with US and local GAAP and that all appropriate records are maintained
• Performing analysis of balance sheet accounts to identify accounting discrepancies and providing input on resolutions
• Ensuring that all internal controls, financial policies and procedures established by GIA are being followed
• Developing and maintaining internal/external audit and SOX documentation as it relates to the role, and acting as liaison between internal/external auditors and business partners during reviews and audits
• Resolving country queries
• Developing customer relationships with internal customers
• Identifying process improvements with emphasis on streamlining and/or improving controls within accounting using LEAN methodology
• Raising intercompany invoices, cash allocation and reconciliation for intercompany accounts

Experience You’ll Bring

• Graduate calibre ideally in business/finance or equivalent
• Experience with balance sheets, accruals and reconciliation, able to demonstrate a high level of numeracy
• Knowledge and experience of SAP CO Module is an advantage
• Strong Excel skills
• Accounting department experience in a medium to large size company
• Ideally studying either CIMA / ACCA / ACA

Behaviors You’ll Need

• Ability to use initiative and be proactive in anticipating problems when they occur
• Attention to detail and accuracy, able to self‑evaluate work and create a culture of continuous improvement
• Able to work independently and with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working with colleagues of various levels and disciplines within a cross‑functional organisation

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.