Assistant Accountant

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to help a good client of ours based in Washington. This is a temporary contract to start asap. The term length is 3-6 months.

Sector: Manufacturing
System: SAP

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

– To support the Finance department and the business in achieving its overall goals.
– The main roles will be assisting with management accounts preparation and support, results analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
– Analytical reporting (customer and sales manager analysis, including margins and trends) .
– Support for other finance functions to allow cover for holidays, absence and busy periods.
– Other duties will be required as the role develops.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support with monthly management accounts.
Balance sheet reconciliations.
Accruals & prepayments.
Preparation and posting of various journals.
Cost centre reporting.
Business Intelligence reporting.
Customer and sales manager reporting.
Accruals & prepayments.
HFM reporting and back up for schedules.
Budget and forecasting support.
Audit support.
National Statistics.
Update selected KPI’s .
Ad hoc duties.

As an individual you will have the ability to learn and understand new systems and also have the ability to challenge people and results.

SKILLS

Willingness to learn and adapt.
Outgoing personality with the ability to question and challenge
Use of SAP, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, HFM, BI
Strong organisational skills

This role would suit someone actively studying towards an accountancy qualification or qualified by experience.