Assistant Accountant

Wythenshawe (Manchester Airport)

Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Monthly journal posting, prepare schedules/reconciliations and manage audit trail for all entries
• Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts for assigned Companies
• Monthly preparation of Intercompany Invoices to be shared with the wider group.
• Quarterly preparation of IFRS and FRS 102 compliant balance sheets to audit standard
• Assist in quarterly reconciliation of group currency and aging to be reported to head office
• Monthly preparation of invoice reconciliations and reallocation of costs
• To prepare information for internal and external auditors and support internal control measures
• Support all GL team objectives and provide absence cover for Senior Management Accountant and Assistant Accountant
• Operate in line with Bureau Veritas Core Values and Code of Ethics
• Assist the Senior Financial Accountant and Financial Controller with ad hoc projects.
• Prepare analysis for the PSA returns.
• Prepare Accrual and Prepayment Workings for booking

Experience & Skills Required

• Previous experience of a General Ledger role, preferably in a large/complex co. or group of companies
• Experience of preparing high volume reconciliations & resolving differences e.g. bank, VAT, AR/AP controls
• Basic accounting skills and understanding of reporting principles, including revenue recognition, and cut off
• High level of IT literacy including advanced excel skills
• Preferred experience of JD Edwards/Flex, group reconciliation and reporting tools (e.g. ICS)
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage deadlines
• Excellent communication and attention to detail

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (3 days per week in the office)
• Free onsite parking
• ICM qualification funded 
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with the option to buy or sell 5 holidays, plus an option to carry over 5 days
• Combined pension contributions of up to 12%
• Flexible benefits scheme, to suit what is important to you including Life Cover, Private health care, Dental Care, GymFlex, Techscheme, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity policy, Give as You Earn scheme & Travel Insurance
• Health and Wellbeing Support through; Mental Health First aiders, Employee Assistance programme & Smart Health services
• Working for an Industry leading global Inspection company