Our client based in slough requires an experienced individual to join their finance team as an Accounting Specialist. The position will be full time hybrid (3 days in the office)
The purpose of this position is:
The Finance Accounting Specialist is responsible for assisting the local and statutory reporting. Responsibilities include management of data from multiple core applications, balance sheet management, and systems management. The position requires liaison with Group Finance, Compliance, Internal Audit, ICT, and the external audit team.
Key responsibilities include
- Support AP/P2P function including AP invoices processing.
- Support AR function on customer accounts allocation and reconciliation.
- Support intercompany and related party reporting: ensure full monthly reconciliation and confirmation of all intercompany and related party balances
- Treasury: liaise with the Treasury Department regarding intercompany loans and derivatives reporting.
- Support the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting of results to local management.
- Balance sheet management: selective monthly balance sheet reconciliation process and associated quarterly reporting.
- Preparation of ad-hoc financial reporting and MI.
- Process improvement: drives process improvement within the Finance team and broader business where appropriate. Continually identifies opportunities for improvement manages relevant initiatives, monitors, and works collaboratively.
- Systems knowledge : continually enhances systems knowledge and deploys within the Finance team and broader business
- Other ad hoc duties as required by management.
Knowledge and experience required:
- Graduate and finalist/part qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA
- Experience in a relevant Finance/Accountancy role
- Essential: advanced Microsoft Excel and the ability to manage significant volumes of data; Business Objects experience is desirable
- Strong communication/presentation skills. Able to adapt and adjust to different audiences as required.
- Inquisitive mind, is self-motivated, pro-active and demonstrates initiative
- Strong logic and approach to multidimensional problem solving
- Shares openly ideas and opinions and is not afraid to lead change in the environment as well as adjusting to it
- Good team player
- Resilient and able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
The benefits of being a temporary worker through Bucks & Berks Recruitment:
- A friendly and supportive temps' team; we are here to answer any questions and support you in your role.
- Weekly pay, no more counting down the days until your monthly payday!
- As a temporary candidate you will receive a Costa gift voucher on your 13th consecutive week worked!
- Holiday pay on top of your hourly rate.
- A flexible approach to working, you are in control of when you are available to work.
- Fantastic experience and opportunities with large and small businesses across the Thames Valley region.
- Gain insight in a variety of departments and organisations, a great way to discover the work you enjoy and the company structures that work for you.
Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.
As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.