*This position is office based 5 days per week*
Working for a global proprietary trading and and technology group you will be an integral member of the Finance team responsible for accounting tasks such as maintaining books and records for the group entities, preparation of accruals and prepayments schedules, journal postings and assistance with the preparation of the management accounts for the group entities. In addition, you will be contributing to the results of the team by working on various development projects.
With comprehensive support from an established team and with a high level of autonomy, the position offers a genuinely attractive opportunity for capable professionals to expand their accounting knowledge and gain exposure to broad areas of the business.
The role requires ideally 1-2 years of accounting experience and a strong desire to learn and progress further. The successful candidate will possess advanced numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
Key responsibilities:
• Invoice processing through Xero and Approval Max
• Cash planning for operational accounts
• Month end journal processing
• Bank reconciliation
• Preparation and maintenance of accruals and prepayments schedules
• Assisting with the preparation of the management accounts
• Assisting with the VAT and Corporation tax returns • Intercompany control and invoicing
• Improvement of processes and controls
• Production of business reporting
Requirements
• Strong numeracy
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Time management and prioritisation skills
• Strong knowledge of double entry book-keeping and accounting software (Xero an advantage)
• Comfortable working in high pressure environment
• Strong analytical skills used to identify and investigate variances and flag issues to the Group Financial Reporting Manager
• Comfortable handling additional queries and ad hoc projects