Details:
- Salary: 0 - 25 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Financial Accountant
Manpower are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join our clients team who is global supplier for technologically advanced products within the defence and aerospace sector.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly VAT returns.
Complete high-quality monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations by specified deadlines.
Compile information for regular and ad hoc National Statistics surveys.
Collaborate with budget holders to gather timely and relevant data.
Oversee the fixed asset process, including liaising with requestors, FP&A leads, and Central Fixed Asset teams.
Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained and documented in the eCAR approval system.
Manage Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) balances effectively.
Assist in the month-end close process, including the preparation and posting of journals.
Familiarity with JDE systems is preferable but not essential.
Support process documentation, monitoring, and compliance activities within the internal control environment.
Work with apprentices to enhance their skills and experience.
Provide guidance on additional tasks as required.
Support the reconciliation of inter company accounts.Qualifications and Skills:
Experience: Proven experience in finance roles, particularly in VAT returns, balance sheet reconciliations, and fixed asset management. Working at a complex multi-site business.
Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with JDE systems is a plus.
Skills:
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Education: Relevant financial qualifications or equivalent experience.Working Conditions:
Location: Fully on-site at our Leighton Buzzard location.
Hours: Flexible 39 hours per week.Core Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 12:30 pmThis temporary role for months and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our clients finance team while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you have a keen eye for detail and are adept at managing financial processes, we encourage you to apply