Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant- Reconciliations to join a Balance Sheet Reconciliations Team for a client in Oldham, on a 9 Month Fixed Term Contract (with scope to extend further). Reporting to the Financial Control (R2R) Manager, you will work alongside a Reconciliations Accountant and Reconciliations Officer to deliver a high quality reconciliations process in accordance with agreed timescales and in line with accounting standards.
You will be responsible for

• Analyze and interpret key financial information to support the accurate and timely production of the Balance Sheet reconciliations, taking action to resolve queries by dealing with appropriate stakeholders
• Develop a thorough understanding of the business processes impacting the Balance sheet reconciliations to recommend process improvements or enhanced controls.
• Implement or enhance internal controls to ensure process and financial risks are mitigated.
• Contribute to projects to deliver continuous improvement in the delivery of financial operations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

You'll not only be experienced in reconciling accounts, but you'll also have vast experience of using Microsoft Excel at an intermediate/advanced level and have a passion for data analysis. Good working knowledge of accounting fundamentals. Ability to analyze and manipulate data (component accounting extracts). Good understanding of internal financial controls. Good attention to detail with ability to priorities and manage a varied workload to meet agreed deadlines. Part qualified CCAB/CIMA accountant.