Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Assistant Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, where you will be responsible for performing necessary general ledger close procedures, ensuring financial statements are accurate for the reporting period. You will have the chance to support automation, efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness whilst maintaining strong internal controls. This position is based in Manchester and offers a hybrid working model.

Opportunity to work in a dynamic finance department
Chance to support automation and finance transformation initiatives
Hybrid working model

As an Assistant Financial Accountant, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the accuracy of financial statements for each reporting period. You will be involved in various aspects of accounting, from preparing and posting journals to assisting with lease accounting. Your role will also involve supporting audit activities and working collaboratively with other teams within the finance operations department. You will play a crucial part in delivering performance service levels that align with the team's KPIs and SLAs.

Perform necessary general ledger close procedures including sub-ledger to GL activities, accruals, and journal adjustments
Prepare and post journals with appropriate auditable documentation
Complete agreed recharges, reallocations, assisting with IFRS adjustments, and revaluation journals
Perform elimination and allocation journal entries
Assist with Lease accounting
Support annual calendar of audit activities
Work collaboratively with other pillars in RTR and across Finance Operations to resolve discrepancies and identify errors
Deliver defined performance service levels aligned with the KPIs and SLAs for the RTR team

The ideal candidate for this Assistant Financial Accountant role is someone who has proven experience working in a finance department. You should be highly organised, detail-oriented, and proficient in using accounting software like Oracle Fusion ERP. Your ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to change will be crucial in this role. Additionally, your excellent problem-solving skills will enable you to investigate issues effectively. Good communication skills are also essential as you'll be collaborating with various teams within the finance operations department.

Proven experience as an assistant accountant (PQ or equivalent) within a finance department
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in accounting software (preferably Oracle Fusion ERP)
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Resilience and adaptability to change
Excellent problem-solving skills and investigative abilities
Effective communication skills

Our client is renowned for its commitment towards continuous improvement and operational efficiencies. They offer a supportive environment that encourages personal development and career progression. Their innovative approach towards process automation and system solutions sets them apart in the industry. They also value work-life balance, offering a hybrid working model that allows for flexibility.

If you're excited by this opportunity and feel you have the skills and experience to make a difference, don't hesitate!

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application!

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Assistant Accountant