Assistant Accountant – Interim

Our International Business Services client, based in over 25 countries worldwide, has it’s central finance team based in Reading, and are a well-established, professional but growing business.

Due to a recent promotion, our client requires an Assistant Accountant to work within the finance team of 10, and report directly into the Financial Accountant, and Financial Controller. You are likely to have gained experience to working within an accounts payable or accounts assistant role, and be available at short notice to commence this position, which will initially be on a 3 month interim basis with a view to extension.

Duties:
– Supporting the Financial Accountant with day to day duties
– Raising PO’s
– Bank reconciliations
– Assisting with month-end management accounts
– Providing a back up for invoice queries as and when required
– Handling queries, via phone, email etc
– Systems: SAP, Excel

Profile
– Strong organisation and planning skills
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills
– Accuracy and attention to detail
– Teamwork
– Problem solving
– Ability to build relationships with all levels of the business
– Ability to work under pressure
– Can adapt quickly to changes in demand and priorities – ‘can do’ attitude

This role will initially be hired on a 3 month interim basis, with a high likelihood for a longer-term extension and potentially a permanent position, subject to performance and sign-off. You will potentially have previously or currently studying AAT and looking for your next finance role.

Please contact me for a full job spec and further details of this unique Assistant Accountant opportunity. You must have a full driving licence and be a car owner, due to the location of our client.