Accounts Assistant, 12m FTC

Financial services business with about 60 staff requires a personable graduate for this 12m contract as Assistant Accountant. Working alongside an experienced finance team, this role is predominantly responsible for managing a best-of-class purchase ledger, which includes:

Purchase order, statements of work and invoice processing

Overseeing supplier payment runs and dealing with supplier enquiries

Cash and bank reconciliations

Inter-group recharges

Assist in the production of management accounts, annual budgets and VAT returns

Ideally you will be a graduate in a related field, or will have some recent, relevant accounting experience. Key skills required include confident Excel skills, good communication skills (oral and written) and strong organisational and administration skills. Enthusiasm and drive to produce high quality work and for continued learning and the ability to work as part of the team to develop and improve current practices are also important.

This employer offers a high quality working environment, generous benefits (including study support) and although initially a 12m contract, there is a strong possibility this role will become permanent.