Assistant Accountant

Description:

CMA is working with a well-established organisation within the services sector, based in Poole, Dorset. The company operates a dynamic environment, undergoing significant transformation as they streamline their business structures. This interim Assistant Accountant role offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to busy finance functions and contribute to critical reconciliation and data analysis tasks during a period of change. 

What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?

· Supporting the finance team in assessing and reconciling historical transactional data within Sage, ensuring accuracy and completeness for upcoming business sales
· Analysing customer and supplier invoice data from the past two to three years to identify discrepancies and validate data integrity
· Assisting in reconciling monthly and yearly closing processes, providing insights to ensure data readiness for potential sale transactions
· Collaborating closely with various finance team members and broader business functions to gather relevant information and ensure consistency
· Contributing to the overall data validation process during a period of business transition, helping facilitate a smooth sale process

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy:

· Experience operating within an accountant or finance assistant capacity, preferably with exposure to transactional data reconciliation
· Strong analytical skills with an eye for detail and accuracy
· Proficiency in Sage or similar financial systems, with the ability to interpret large datasets effectively
· Clear communication skills, capable of liaising with finance colleagues and other business units
· Adaptable team player comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment and capable of delivering under tight deadlines

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant:

· Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leaders on key business transactions
· Flexible start times and potential remote working after the initial period
· Short-term, project-based engagement with a focus on delivering immediate value
· Salary will be dependent on experience
· Exposure to a company in transformation, offering insight into transactional finance processes

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