Assistant Financial Accountant

Dubizzle Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic sharing service company based in Cardiff is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to efficiently execute month-end finance processes. The role involves making accruals, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate records for Fixed Assets and Leasing. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and ideally, experience in a shared service setting. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Excel are essential for success in this position. Competitive compensation and a supportive environment offered.

Benefits

Competitively positioned compensation

Discretionary global bonus scheme

Equal treatment policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Prior finance or accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and D365 is desirable.
• Fluent in English; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close procedures for Intercompany transactions.
• Make provisions and accruals for AR and AP-ledgers.
• Manage month-end close process for Fixed Assets & Leasing.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain Fixed Assets register.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Excel proficiency

Understanding of accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

D365

Job description

Seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to join our dynamic Shared Service Centre team. This individual will play a key role in the execution of critical finance processes, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions while adhering to established procedures and controls.

The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. They will be a team player with excellent communication skills and a desire to learn and grow within a fast-paced shared service environment.

What You'll Do:

• Execute month-end close procedures for Intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Make provisions, accruals, adjustments for bad debt etc. to enable closing the AR-ledger for reporting.
• Make provisions, accruals, clearing of unmatched invoices etc. etc. to enable closing the AP-ledger for reporting.
• Close sub-ledgers, make accruals and reclassifications, regulate provisions, settle VAT, control payroll, and reconcile accounts.
• Perform month-end close activities related to Travel & Expenses, including reconciliation and reporting.
• Manage the month-end close process for Fixed Assets & Leasing, including depreciation runs and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the Fixed Assets register. Prepare and maintain accurate records for Fixed Assets & Leasing, contributing to reliable financial reporting

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Holding or pursuing a professional qualification is desirable
• Prior experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably within a shared service centre environment
• Prior experience working with ERP systems and specifically D365 is desirable
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in other languages advantageous (e.g. Spanish, German, French)
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.