Part-Qualified Accountant

Our client is looking for a Part-Qualified Accountant to maintain the records of accounts and prepare monthly management and financial accounts, cost centre and adhoc reports for a number of legal entities

Client Details

Our client is a large company operating from multiple sites in the UK and abroad, they are looking for a Part-Qualified Accountant to join their Chippenham Finance team on an interim basis.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Part-Qualified Accountant role include but are not limited to:

• Producing monthly financial accounts and submitting to the consolidation system

• Completing balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis

• Producing cost centre reports including budgets and forecasts and reviewing with cost centren managers

• Managing intercompany loans and interest charges

• Reconciling intercompany transactions across the group at month end

• Providing cover and assisting with cash book, banking and accounts receivable for all entities

• Supporting the Divisional Financial Controller with any ad-hoc reporting or projects as required.

• Continuously improving processes and enhancing the Finance Department's contribution to the company.

Profile

The successful candidate to the Part-Qualified Accountant role will be:

• Part qualified, working towards an accountancy qualification e.g CIMA, ACCA etc

• Previous experience in the preparation of month end accounts and management reporting is essential

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

• A continuous improvement mindset is required to improve processes and drive efficiencies

• A can do attitude and a willingness to take on other activities from time to time is necessary

• Excellent communication skills

• University degree or equivalent

• Possess a solid understanding of finance systems and processes - Navision or Sage would be useful

• Ability to speak German an advantage (but not necessary)

• Have a customer service mindset and be able to navigate non finance staff through the complexities of accounting

• Quick to learn and understand other process areas

Job Offer

On offer for the candidate is an exciting opportunity with competitive salary and flexible working from home options.