Job Description

Our business is growing rapidly so we have an exciting opportunity for a junior accountant to gain experience in a highly varied and interesting Assistant Accountant role.

This is an excellent role for someone currently studying towards an accounting qualification looking to gain experience in management accounting and general ledger maintenance.

Package and Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Flexible pension contribution
• Life assurance x4
• Private medical insurance
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Friendly and flexible working environment

Daily Duties and Main Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the EMEA Financial Controller to maintain the general ledgers and produce monthly management accounts for company’s EMEA region
• Posting journals and preparing general ledger reconciliations
• Responsibility for prepayments, accruals and fixed asset schedules during the month end close
• Assisting the EMEA Financial Controller to prepare statutory returns (VAT returns, local tax returns, financial statements)
• Liaison with local accountants and advisers in Spain, France, Hungary and Italy
• Review and approval of employee expenses
• Liaising with AR and AP teams as required to understand and resolve issues and errors as they arise

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent attention to detail, takes ownership of tasks and completes them to a high standard. Enjoys working as part of a team, and has good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work to a deadline with strong organization skills to manage own tasks. Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages, specifically excel, experience of NetSuite would be a benefit. A desire to learn, an aptitude for process improvement and the ability to adapt to change will also be important skills in our growing business.