Temporary Assistant Accountant

Marc Daniels; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aviation logistics is seeking a Temporary Assistant Accountant for a 4 to 6 month role. This position involves critical tasks such as inputting payroll journals, managing financial data, and assisting with VAT returns and audits. The ideal candidate will possess intermediate Excel skills and experience with SUN accounts, along with strong communication and organizational abilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team that prioritizes safety and security in the aviation sector. If you're self-motivated and ready to tackle challenges in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with SUN accounts is an advantage.
• Intermediate Excel skills required for data management.

Responsibilities

• Input payroll journals and financial data into systems.
• Assist with VAT returns and audits.
• Collaborate with departments for year-end closing.

Skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Sun accounts

OneStream reporting system

Job description

This business has developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at 300 locations in more than 65 countries, across six continents. Whether serving their clients landside or airside, above or below the wing, their teams are agile, dedicated, and eager to help.

Safety and security are at the heart of everything they do.

We are looking for a Temporary Assistant Accountant to provide support to the Financial Accountant for a 4/6 month temporary role.

Duties will include:

1. Input of payroll journals.
2. Data entry into Sun accounts.
3. Input of financial data into OneStream reporting system for month end.
4. Assisting with completion of VAT returns.
5. Assisting with external and internal audits.
6. Working closely with the UK SSC, to complete the year end closing process and associated tasks relating to statutory accounts and taxation.
7. Dealing with queries from other departments.

The person:

1. Available and willing to commit to a 4/6 month temporary booking.
2. Able to work on site in Heathrow twice a week.
3. Experience of SUN accounts an advantage.
4. Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
5. Ability to stay calm under pressure and work to deadlines.
6. Self-motivated, disciplined and organised with good verbal and written communication skills.

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