Assistant Accountant supporting the Financial Accounting team at Clarion, managing month-end processes and assisting with financial analysis, budgets, and audits.
Responsibilities
Month end preparation of central cost centres for review by the Senior Finance Manager.
Attending and contributing to cost centre review meetings where actuals and forecasts are discussed.
Month end journals such as cost of sale accruals in conjunction with the Management Accountant team.
Completion of balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare details for the National Statistics Office returns, plus any other returns as requested.
Preparation of overseas VAT returns and relevant monthly reconciliations.
Reviewing intercompany invoice positions and perform monthly reconciliations.
Assisting the Senior Finance Manager in preparation of the central cost centres budgets.
Assisting in the preparation of the year-end capex forecast.
Work with the Financial Reporting team to ensure management and statutory accounting reconciliation, treatment of dividends etc.
Assistance with the Group financial statement note disclosures such as related parties.
Assist with the compilation of information to support corporation tax returns.
Assist with the compilation of information to support the PSA tax calculation.
Assist with verification of new suppliers.
Assist with ad hoc financial analysis requests as and when required.
Cover other areas such as bank reconciliations, payroll, journal postings and other tasks.
Requirements
Qualification via AAT or a relevant degree (or equivalent qualification) is essential and consideration will be given for part qualified accountants (CIMA, ACCA or ACA).
Clear communication skills.
Strong Excel skills.
Ability to meet strict deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy.
Attention to detail and ability to self-review work.
Excellent analytical skills.
Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast paced environment with a flexible attitude.
Friendly and approachable manner.
Ability to build key relationships throughout the business.
Knowledge of the event industry is beneficial.
To adhere to the company’s core values of Passion, Imagination, Care & Trust.
Benefits
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
End of year wellbeing shutdown (closed for the last week of the year)
Celebration day off (e.g. birthday, Diwali, Eid, etc)
Summer Hours in August (3pm finish on Fridays)
Helping Our World (HOW) Days – one paid day per quarter to carry out charity work
Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Health Cash Plan
Wellbeing Library (MYNDUP)
Mentoring Programme
Subsidised Café
Season Ticket Loan
Cycle to Work Schemes
Free on-site gym and shower facilities
Free eyesight tests
Free flu vaccination – offered on site once a year for all employees
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