Graduate Accounts Assistant
(GAA/GGP/2022)
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Job Details
We are seeking an ambitious Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the suitable candidate will be looking to kick-start their career working in a vibrant Finance department. This role will provide essential support across a range of Finance activities.
The ideal candidate will recognize how to balance getting the details right while still moving fast.
This role involves:
Assisting Accounts Receivable. This includes issuing and posting sales invoices, cash collection and providing prompt and courteous responses to issues raised by internal and external stakeholders
Supporting the Finance Manager in the delivery of timely and accurate monthly management accounts
Responsibility for VAT, VIES and other sales tax returns
Reconciliation and revaluation of multi-currency bank accounts
Treasury reporting
Balance sheet reconciliations
Maintenance of company credit cards
Assistance with employee expense scheme
Assisting with year-end audit preparation
Providing assistance to other key roles within the Finance team where required
Abilities & Skills:
Excellent attention to detail
The ability to work autonomously and manage one’s own time
The ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality at all times
Proficiency in all aspects of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
The ability to work accurately, plan effectively and adjust to changing priorities
The ability to absorb, understand and apply new information quickly
Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with a variety of individuals at different management levels.
Minimum Requirements:
Ideally 1+ years’ experience in a similar role
Will have commenced or has a strong interest in commencing a professional accounting qualification
VAT knowledge an advantage
Excellent organisational skills
The ability to adapt to a variety of tasks and work to tight deadlines
Excellent verbal and written English