Assistant Accountant
- Recruiter
- Arup
- Location
- London, Greater London, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 20 Dec 2020
- Closes
- 18 Jan 2021
- Ref
- LON0001WH
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Part qualified
Assistant Accountant- London
Closing Date: 15th January 2021
We are an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world.
An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join Arup's Global Statutory Accounts Team to assist with the annual statutory reporting requirements of the Firm.
Based in London the Assistant Accountant will report to a qualified accountant and will be supporting the team, the role will include the following:
Requirements and skills
You will be joining a diverse group of talented individuals. We think an inclusive working environment is a great place to evolve and this is core to Arup's business.
Reward and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary at all levels and one of the best benefits packages in our sector. Core benefits including private healthcare and a range of other protection schemes are funded by Arup and made available to all permanent staff in order to support and safeguard your financial, physical and mental wellbeing.
Shape your time with us
Our goal is to shape a better world. And to do that, we need to make Arup a phenomenal place to work for everyone. If we want to solve problems for people around the world, we must seek and attract the best people from the widest talent pool and create an environment that supports and includes them. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their contribution. This includes people with disabilities so please discuss any adjustments that you may require throughout the selection and assessment process with your recruitment contact.
At Arup, you'll be an encouraged member of the team with opportunities to participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador) or by joining one of our staff networks for women, culture or LGBT+ people. You'll have access to a range of flexible working options - whether you're a parent, a carer, a student, or just have a busy lifestyle - we recognise it's not always easy to commit to standard working hours so if you're interested in flexible start and finish times, working from home or working part-time, please let us know when you apply, and we'll discuss how this could work in your role.
Join us in shaping a better world.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. You will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to sex, race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. We recognise that not all disabilities are visible and will make reasonable adjustments to cater for diverse applicants in the selection and assessment process.
What happens next?
If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.
Closing Date: 15th January 2021
We are an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world.
An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join Arup's Global Statutory Accounts Team to assist with the annual statutory reporting requirements of the Firm.
Based in London the Assistant Accountant will report to a qualified accountant and will be supporting the team, the role will include the following:
- Assisting in the preparation of work in progress calculations for statutory reporting.
- Assisting in the preparation of small UK registered company financial statements under FRS 101.
- Liaising with auditors on UK company financial statement audits.
- Producing and recording journals in the accounting system.
- Assisting the team with ad-hoc duties.
Requirements and skills
- Part qualified accountant actively working towards a professional accountancy qualification.
- Proactive positive attitude and to be inquisitive.
- Able to use initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work well on own and as part of a team.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Previous accounts preparation experience would be useful.
- Has the ability to work under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines.
- Has excellent attention to detail and ability to deliver results to a high degree of accuracy.
- Computer literate - working knowledge of Word, Teams (or similar) and SharePoint, and a strong knowledge of Excel (basic VBA skills would be useful).
- Oracle JDE experience is useful but not essential.
You will be joining a diverse group of talented individuals. We think an inclusive working environment is a great place to evolve and this is core to Arup's business.
Reward and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary at all levels and one of the best benefits packages in our sector. Core benefits including private healthcare and a range of other protection schemes are funded by Arup and made available to all permanent staff in order to support and safeguard your financial, physical and mental wellbeing.
Shape your time with us
Our goal is to shape a better world. And to do that, we need to make Arup a phenomenal place to work for everyone. If we want to solve problems for people around the world, we must seek and attract the best people from the widest talent pool and create an environment that supports and includes them. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their contribution. This includes people with disabilities so please discuss any adjustments that you may require throughout the selection and assessment process with your recruitment contact.
At Arup, you'll be an encouraged member of the team with opportunities to participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador) or by joining one of our staff networks for women, culture or LGBT+ people. You'll have access to a range of flexible working options - whether you're a parent, a carer, a student, or just have a busy lifestyle - we recognise it's not always easy to commit to standard working hours so if you're interested in flexible start and finish times, working from home or working part-time, please let us know when you apply, and we'll discuss how this could work in your role.
Join us in shaping a better world.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. You will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to sex, race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. We recognise that not all disabilities are visible and will make reasonable adjustments to cater for diverse applicants in the selection and assessment process.
What happens next?
If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.
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