Robert Half are pleased to be working with a globally recognised professional services company in central Leeds to recruit a Temporary General Accounting Support Specialist for a period of 9 months.
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join our client's accounting team during a time of transition. This assignment is crucial for providing essential accounting support and ensuring the timely and accurate completion of month-end activities.
Key Responsibilities:
General Accounting Tasks
* Perform regular account reconciliations (e.g., bank, balance sheet, intercompany) and resolve discrepancies promptly.
* Process and accurately record daily cashbook entries.
* Maintain and update the general ledger.
* Assist with the preparation and posting of journal entries.
* Provide general administrative support to the finance team as required.
Month-End Activities
* Contribute to the timely and efficient completion of the monthly close process.
* Execute month-end tasks, including accrual and prepayment calculations and entries.
* Support the preparation of management reports and supporting schedules.
* Ensure all necessary month-end documentation is complete and filed accurately.
Ad-Hoc Requirements
* Respond to ad-hoc requests and projects from the wider team.
* Assist with internal or external audit preparation as needed.
* Proactively identify and suggest potential process improvements within the accounting function.
About You:
* Proven experience in a general accounting or accounts assistant role, with direct involvement in month-end close procedures.
* Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (debits, credits, journal entries).
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, basic formulas). Experience with accounting software (e.g., Oracle) is highly desirable.
* Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and effective time management skills to meet strict deadlines.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable Experience:
* Prior experience working for a large US corporation.
* Knowledge of US GAAP accounting standards.
If you are a proactive and motivated accounting professional looking to make an immediate impact within a reputable global organisation, we would like to hear from you.
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