Accounting Assistant

Job Description We require a strong Part Qualified Accountant(ACA, CIMA, ACCA) /Accounting Technician to perform a variety of tasks to support the Commercial Accountant for N.I. The ideal candidate will be self- motivated with excellent organizational and oral and written communication skills. Job Responsibilities Month end transactions including accruals, prepayment, supplier statement reconciliations Assist with the processing of Accounts Payable and Receivable including Credit Control Assisting with creating annual unit budgets Reporting of monthly performance for management review Analysing variances & investigating unit performance issues Assisting in monthly forecasting of regional performance to year end Financial support to Regional Team in driving base business, margins and implementing cost reduction initiatives Bid support as required for new/retention bids Assist in-start up process for new units Monitoring performance of newly opened contracts and reporting any variance to bid expectations Various ad hoc projects and commercial analysis Skills / Aptitude / Disposition Commercially aware Strong organisational and time management skills Keen attention to detail Motivated team player Good problem solving ability Disciplined Strong verbal & written communication skills Flexible Qualifications Essential Criteria Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office specifically Excel Be fluent in verbal and written English Proven track record in preparing and analysing high quality financial data Experience in busy Finance Department Experience of using accounting software e.g. Sage, Oracle etc Part Qualified Accountant(ACA, CIMA, ACCA) /Accounting Technician Desirable Criteria Experience of working in a multi-site organisation Desire to learn & grow within commercial accountancy field