Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant - 9-12 Month FTCRoyston, Hertfordshire Hybrid (2 days in office) 32,000 + Benfits AllowanceOur client, a highly respected global organisation, is looking for an Accounting Assistant to join its finance team in Royston on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract.The business has a collaborative, forward-thinking culture and a strong focus on people, development, and inclusion, making it a great place to build your experience in a multi-entity, international finance environment.The RoleReporting to the Accounting Manager, you''ll support a global portfolio of entities. Your responsibilities will include:- Managing the month-end close, including journals for fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and intercompany- Keeping the fixed asset registers accurate: additions, disposals, depreciation and reconciliation to the general ledger- Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations- Reviewing the Ireland VAT return and posting the related journals- Helping the Accounting Manager prepare the statutory accounts- Preparing external audit packs and responding to auditor requests within agreed timeframes- Preparing SOX audit schedules and supporting the SOX audit team- Running the intercompany recharge processes you''re allocated- Completing monthly analysis of key PandL accounts- Documenting and monitoring internal controls and proceduresAbout You- At least 2 years'' experience in an accounting environment- Strong Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, SUMIFS and pivot tables- ..... full job details .....