Accounts Assistant (1 Year FTC)
Job Reference: 887467
Ipswich
£28,000 - £32,000 per annum
Hybrid Working
MacKenzie King are working with a global business, based in Ipswich, to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a 12-month fixed term contract. As an Accounts Assistant you will support the wider finance function, maintain the general ledger, post journals, and reconcile accounts. The successful Accounts Assistant will be a key member of the team and build effective relationships by answering queries, providing supporting documents and making sure that the general ledger is accurate and up to date.
Key tasks and responsibilities
- Accurate and timely settlement of technical payments
- Maintenance and control of the general ledgers
- Responsible for general ledger postings and for the production of trial balances
- Ensure general ledger is reconciled on quarterly basis and can be supported by third party evidence
- The production of account reconciliations and confirmations to the local finance teams
- Document and maintain standardised departmental processes and procedures
- Assist the local team with audit queries and supporting documents/files
- Key day-to day contact for local team on queries and servicing requirements
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with key business contacts
- Assist with ad-hoc reporting requests and queries and finance projects as required
Qualifications and experience
- Good accounting knowledge / experience in Finance area
- Sound knowledge of relevant IT software packages, including MS Excel/Word to intermediate level
- Working knowledge of general ledger system
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisation skills, pays attention to detail, and delivers accurate and quality work
- Able to prioritise workload to ensure deadlines are met
- Ability to resolve problems efficiently and effectively
- Ability to work well within a team and on own initiative
Benefits
- Hybrid Working
- Annual Flu Vaccinations
- Staff Restaurant
- Annual Season Ticket Loans
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Day off for your birthday
If you would like to talk to a consultant about this role, contact:
Ben Dotesio-Eyers
"This is a role with a great business in a close knit and supportive team with an extensive benefits package"
Ben Dotesio-Eyers