Job Opportunity: Assistant Financial Accountant
Location: Bracknell Head Office (minimum of 3 days in office)
Contract: Full Time, 12 month FTC MAT Cover (37.5 hours per week)
Join a fast-paced team supporting two leading mobility brands - UK Vans and Zipcar. We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to support our Senior Financial Accountant and UK Vans Finance Manager in delivering accurate, timely financial information.
What You'll Be Doing:
You'll play a key role in our month-end close, reporting, and compliance processes for the UK Vans brand, as well as supporting selected accounting tasks for the Zipcar business. Responsibilities include:
* Preparing and posting journals in Oracle Fusion for revenue, accruals, prepayments, and bad debt provisions
* Reconciling revenue and receipts between Sage 200 and our UK Vans operating system, and posting necessary adjustments
* Assisting with P&L reviews and providing insightful variance commentary against forecast and plan
* Completing monthly and quarterly financial reporting to business stakeholders and Group Finance
* Performing balance sheet reconciliations in line with Sarbanes Oxley (SOx) requirements
* Supporting external and internal audits, tax submissions, and compliance processes
* Managing intra-UK intercompany invoicing and reconciliation, ensuring VAT compliance
* Collaborating with the Billings & Collections team to ensure correct financial treatment
* Understanding and reviewing operational systems like Prohire and their financial impacts
* Supporting Zipcar UK with customer invoicing and aged debt analysis
* Participating in ad hoc projects and continuous process improvement initiatives
What We're Looking For:
* Part-qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
* Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving
* Experience with ERP systems - Oracle Fusion, Sage 200 experience desirable
* Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate financial information clearly
* Strong Excel skills and a good understanding of accounting principles
What We Can Offer:
* Generous Leave: 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Rising with length of service.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Provided by Health Assured - 24/7 support for your mental health and wellbeing.
* Employee Discounts: Discounts on car rental across Avis Budget Group (including Zipcar).
* Pension Contribution: Company pension plan to help secure your future.
* Friends and Family Discount: Special rates for your loved ones.
* Onsite Amenities: Bracknell HQ offers free parking and access to a small onsite gym.
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