Assistant Financial Accountant

Summary: Our client in the Defence & Security sector is looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant for a 12-month contract in Glascoed. The role involves supporting financial operations and ensuring compliance in accounting processes. The position requires collaboration with various departments and attention to detail in financial reporting. This is an opportunity to work within a highly specialised industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the preparation of financial statements and reports
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheets and general ledger accounts
• Processing invoices and handling accounts payable and receivable
• Conducting monthly bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Supporting budget preparation and expense management
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies
• Providing administrative support to the accounting team as required

Key Skills:

• Experience in accounting or a related field
• Strong understanding of financial and accounting principles
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Relevant accounting qualification or equivalent experience

Salary (Rate): £21.69 Hourly

City: Glascoed

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Our client, a prominent organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant for a 12-month contract based in Glascoed. This is a unique opportunity to support financial operations within a highly specialised industry, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the preparation of financial statements and reports
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheets and general ledger accounts
• Processing invoices and handling accounts payable and receivable
• Conducting monthly bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Supporting budget preparation and expense management
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies
• Providing administrative support to the accounting team as required

Job Requirements:

• Experience in accounting or a related field
• Strong understanding of financial and accounting principles
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Relevant accounting qualification or equivalent experience

If you are an experienced Assistant Accountant ready for a new challenge in the Defence & Security sector, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in Glascoed for this exciting contract opportunity.