Title:  Accounting Assistant

Job Description

We require a strong Part Qualified Accountant(ACA, CIMA, ACCA) /Accounting Technician to perform a variety of tasks to support the Commercial Accountant for N.I. The ideal candidate will be self- motivated with excellent organizational and oral and written communication skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Month end transactions including accruals, prepayment, supplier statement reconciliations
• Assist with the processing of Accounts Payable and Receivable including Credit Control
• Assisting with creating annual unit budgets
• Reporting of monthly performance for management review
• Analysing variances & investigating unit performance issues
• Assisting in monthly forecasting of regional performance to year end
• Financial support to Regional Team in driving base business, margins and implementing cost reduction initiatives
• Bid support as required for new/retention bids
• Assist in-start up process for new units
• Monitoring performance of newly opened contracts and reporting any variance to bid expectations
• Various ad hoc projects and commercial analysis

Skills / Aptitude / Disposition

• Commercially aware
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Motivated team player
• Good problem solving ability
• Disciplined
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Flexible

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office specifically Excel
• Be fluent in verbal and written English
• Proven track record in preparing and analysing high quality financial data
• Experience in busy Finance Department
• Experience of using accounting software e.g. Sage, Oracle etc
• Part Qualified Accountant(ACA, CIMA, ACCA) /Accounting Technician

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working in a multi-site organisation
• Desire to learn & grow within commercial accountancy field