Assistant Accountant

Summary: The role of Interim Assistant Accountant involves supporting the finance function of a prestigious media organization through meticulous month-end closing processes and financial reporting. The position requires strong technical skills in accounting practices and experience with SAP. The role is hybrid and initially set for three months, with a likelihood of extension. Immediate availability is preferred for candidates applying for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking ownership of the actuals close process, ensuring a meticulous and timely month-end close with a high degree of accuracy
• Preparing, reviewing, and posting month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments
• Conducting thorough balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining strong financial controls and documentation standards
• Assisting with both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring efficient transactional processing
• Compiling well-structured financial reports for senior management, providing clarity and insight to support informed decision-making
• Offering comprehensive support to the Finance Manager, including involvement in ad-hoc analysis, investigations, and project-based tasks as required

Key Skills:

• Demonstrable experience working with SAP
• Strong technical grounding in accruals, prepayments, journals, and associated month-end procedures
• Proven track record of managing and executing the end-to-end month-end process within a similar environment
• Immediate availability or the ability to commence employment within one week

Salary (Rate): £40,000.00 yearly

City: Cardiff

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other