Accounting Assistant - 9-12 month (FTC)

PA Consulting

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking to recruit an Accounting Assistant for our Melbourn office, on a 9-12 month fixed term contract. You will work with the Accounting Manager to manage a portfolio of entities i.e. UK, Ireland & Australia. This role requires attendance in the office every Tuesday and Wednesday.

Requirements

A minimum of 2-years related experience in an accounting environment
Strong attention to detail & highly organized
Strong Excel skills, including knowledge of XLOOKUPS, SUMIFS & Pivot tables
An individual with a ‘hands on’ attitude and an initiative to drill into transactional detail
Experience of working in a multi-currency environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to deliver to deadlines and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work across reporting lines
Strong communication skills
Must be a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years, as this is a prerequisite for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Studying or wishing to study for accounting qualification (AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials accounting package
Experience of audit

Responsibilities

Managing month end close – ensuring all general ledger activities including the processing of journals for the fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and intercompany processes are timely and accurately performed
Maintain accurate fixed asset registers including, recording additions/disposals, depreciation entries and reconciliation to the general ledger
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Review of Ireland VAT return and posting journals
Assist the Accounting Manager with the preparation of the statutory accounts
Preparing information packs for the external audits and responding to external audit requests within the set timeframes
Preparation of SOX audit schedules and responding to requests from the SOX audit team
Comply with internal controls, including SOX controls
Ensuring the smooth running of the intercompany recharge processes that you are allocated
Completing monthly analysis of key P&L accounts
Documentation and monitoring of internal controls and procedures
Ad hoc tasks as required