We require a strong Assistant to perform a variety of tasks to support the Commercial Accountant for N.I. The ideal candidate will be self- motivated with excellent organizational and oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
* Month end transactions including accruals, prepayment, supplier statement reconciliations
* Assist with the processing of Accounts Payable and Receivable including Credit Control
* Assisting with creating annual unit budgets
* Reporting of monthly performance for management review
* Analysing variances & investigating unit performance issues
* Assisting in monthly forecasting of regional performance to year end
* Financial support to Regional Team in driving base business, margins and implementing cost reduction initiatives
* Bid support as required for new/retention bids
* Assist in-start up process for new units
* Monitoring performance of newly opened contracts and reporting any variance to bid expectations
* Various ad hoc projects and commercial analysis
Skills / Aptitude / Disposition
* Commercially aware
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Keen attention to detail
* Motivated team player
* Good problem solving ability
* Disciplined
* Strong verbal & written communication skills
* Flexible
Essential Criteria
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office specifically Excel
* Be fluent in verbal and written English
* Proven track record in preparing and analysing high quality financial data
* Experience in busy Finance Department
* Experience of using accounting software e.g. Sage, Oracle etc
* Part Qualified Accountant(ACA, CIMA, ACCA) /Accounting Technician
Desirable Criteria
* Experience of working in a multi-site organisation
* Desire to learn & grow within commercial accountancy field