Assistant Financial Accountant

Your new company
You will be working for a well renowned financial services organisation, supporting a small but key team in finance

Your new role
You will be working closely with the Financial Accountant. You will support the preparation of financial reports, statutory accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes while contributing to continuous improvement across the finance function

What you'll need to succeed
You will ideally have a proactive and organised outlook and be someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and who can manage multiple priorities effectively.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in monthly management accounting
• Experience assisting with statutory accounts preparation
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to work to strict deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of IFRS and/or UK GAAP principles would be advantageous
• Experience within a large or international organisation would be beneficial

This is a 12 month fixed term contract which offers hybrid working 3 days in Chatham, Kent and 2 working from home. This role would suit someone who lives locally.

What you'll get in return
The role is a 12 month fixed term contract and has a generous pension and holiday allowance. The organisation works on a hybrid basis and although this is only a contract role it means that you are perfectly placed when a permanent role comes up.

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