JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a proactive and self-motivated Assistant Accountant to join our growing Finance Team on a temporary 15-month contract to cover a period of maternity leave. In this busy and varied role, you will bring a meticulous, organised approach while developing your skills and contributing effectively within a small, collaborative team. Strong prioritisation and workload management will be essential to delivering high-quality support in a fast-paced environment. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES. * Execute weekly domestic and foreign payment runs. * Execute monthly intercompany netting/settlements * Managing and processing the monthly employee payroll and servicing any payroll queries * Completing the payroll journal * Complete Quarterly Interco recharges for Royalty and R&D services * Manage and oversea shared service recharges and financial management of shared service accounts * Complete month end Submission & Corporate reporting schedules. * Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations. * Complete and file monthly VAT returns. * Weekly maintenance of TB trial balance. * Provide ad-hoc support as necessary and provide cover for other team members as required Cover Responsibilities * Complete weekly cashflow forecasting to the central Treasury team * Complete Intercompany & Bank reconciliations (multi-currency). * Fixed Asset management, tagging and reconciliation EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE * Demonstrative experience in a similar role. * Recognised Accounting Qualification having undertaken some formal accounting training. * Experience of using large business software, preferably Oracle. * Advanced user of MS Office packages and especially Excel. * Building proactive relationships with colleagues at all levels of the business. * Solid administrative skills with the ability to deliver against tight deadlines. * Ability to prioritize and manage workload and multiple tasks effectively at pace. * Experience utilising Process Improvement methodologies and tools (i.e. Lean Manufacturing) would be advantageous. SKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS * Demonstrated problem solving and work prioritisation skills. * Good knowledge of payroll and related month end duties * Ability to keep up to date with technology and apply to business strategic plan. * Ability to achieve results independently or working with others. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with end-users, management, and staff. * Ability to handle multiple priorities involving internal customer requests and demands. * Ability to excel in a cross-organisational, cross cultural, global team environment. * Knowledge of payroll would be useful * Handle special assignments promptly and professionally. * Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, and competency. Preferred Additional Skills * Attention to detail & transactional accuracy * Accountable & ownership of assigned duties & activities * Team Player - work as part of a team in a collaborative manner * Process Improvement - maximise efficiency and ability to improve end to end processes * Resilience - absorb change & new work practices in line with business requirements * Communication - be able to work cross functionally and to articulate ideas and suggestions Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us! Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.