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Our client, who are well established and a leading manufacturer, is seeking a Junior Accountant on a permanent basis with study support. You will be apart of their Finance department in a collaborative and supportive team of finance professionals. Excellent opportunity to join a fantastic company, who will support your studies and give the opportunity to expand your knowledge further in this position.
The Junior Accountant provides key support in a wide range of tasks that are essential to tracking business performance and maintaining financial control of assets and operations.
* Maintain accurate and timely financial records in the group ERP system (JD Edwards).
* Effective and timely month end close process ensuring accurate journaling such as for provisions for contracts, warranty and stock.
* Preparing weekly and monthly reporting numbers and submitting them to Head Office based in the US.
* Prepare monthly Management Accounts.
* Track and report the foreign exchange exposure of the business.
* Prepare weekly working capital and cash position reports.
* Review and analyse the company's balance sheet positions.
* Ensure meaningful split of overhead allocations across business units.
* Check and submit monthly VAT returns and annual corporate tax returns via the MTD module.
* Collaborate closely with the FP&A team members to analyse financial data and identify trends and insights.
* Variance analysis of management accounts actuals vs budget, identifying differences and ensuring accuracy of information.
* Drive continued process and systems improvements across all the finance team's activities.
* Support the Accounting Manager and Finance Director in various business critical ad-hoc and project work.
* 2+ years minimum relevant work experience
* Studying for a recognised accountancy qualification, such as ACCA or CIMA
* Proficiency in accounting software, preferably JD Edwards
* Experience with US GAAP highly desired
* Strong analytical and numerical skills, with a keen attention to detail
* Strong IT literacy, especially Excel including advanced skills in using functions and pivot tables to analyse and manipulate financial data
* Ability to work well under pressure and ability to manage peak workload esp. at month end
* High standards of integrity, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skill
* Ability to work collaboratively and be a team player
* International work experience and ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
BENEFITS
* 25 days paid leave + bank holidays
* Study allowance and training budget
* Flexible working (minimum 3 days in the office)
Please apply now if you have the relevant experience.
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