Accountant

Salary: £54,000 per year

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accountant to join the Financial Reporting team of a market leading Internationally successful organisation based near Maidenhead. This role offers the opportunity to work within a challenging and fast moving environment and take on a 9-month fixed term contract. Hybrid working options are available in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Recording operating expense related entries/payments into the general ledger
• Accounting for accruals and prepayments
• Preparation of the operating expense sections of monthly US & UK GAAP management accounts and performing analytical review
• Preparing reconciliations
• Preparing and distributing the monthly reconciliation tracker
• Assisting with additional year-end close and reporting requirements
• Supporting the preparation of audit schedules and draft financial statements for subsidiary and branch accounts
• Providing support on an ad-hoc basis across the team

Requirements:

• Ideally candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or hold or be working towards a relevant professional qualification
• Proven relevant accounting knowledge including knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proven analytical and organisational skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to prioritise work and self-direct work efforts based on reporting deadlines
• Adaptable and willing to work as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with standard software applications (Microsoft Excel & Word)
• Prior experience of PeopleSoft/Oracle based general ledger systems an advantage

You will enjoy working in a supportive organization who offer a competitive package and hybrid working alongside excellent career development opportunities.

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