Our client, a prominent organisation in the aviation sector, is currently seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their team on a 6 month contract basis. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in supporting the accounting, reporting, and control.
Key Responsibilities:
Checking, analysing, and processing invoices with internal and external stakeholders
Investigating variances between invoices and accruals
Introducing and testing processes to improve efficiency and accuracy of controls
Working with Accounting & Controls team, Accounts Payable, and suppliers to reclaim costs
Highlighting risks and opportunities to finance managers from cost analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
Assisting with ad-hoc projects as necessary
Maintaining effective cross-functional relationships
Providing subject matter expertise to a diverse set of stakeholders
Supporting the Accounting and Control team for ad-hoc requests
Job Requirements:
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and present key issues, and problem solve
Experience in a fast paced environment, processing high volume of invoices
Understanding of accruals
Able to coherently explain complicated financial matters to both finance and non-finance contacts
Manage own time across a variety of tasks and projects to deliver to deadlines
Experience with SkyMetrix/AirPas is desirable but not essential
This full-time role offers hybrid working with three days office-based in Luton, and is 40 hours per week. If you are an experienced finance professional looking for your next challenge, apply now to become a part of our client's dynamic and innovative team