Assistant Accountant

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting accurate, timely, and compliant financial accounting and reporting activities across one or more entities within our Finance Shared Services Centre. Working closely with the Record to Report team and supporting inter company processes where required, you will help ensure a smooth month end close, maintain balance sheet integrity, and contribute to high quality financial reporting and strong financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and other accounting entries to meet month end deadlines.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve or appropriately escalated issues.
• Support month end close activities, financial reporting, and account analysis across assigned entities.
• Prepare reporting schedules and working papers for management, statutory and group reporting requirements.
• Assist with audit requests, ensuring supporting documentation is accurate and readily available.
• Contribute to process improvements, operational excellence initiatives, and continuous enhancement of finance processes.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role, ideally within a shared services environment.
• Preferably AAT qualified or part qualified, or currently studying toward a recognised accounting qualification.
• Preferably yellow belt certified or experienced with continuous improvement initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know; your application will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome.