General Ledger Accounts Assistant

   2019-06-09 23:06

General Ledger Accounts Assistant
Chertsey, KT16
Competitive Salary + Full Benefits Package

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a General Ledger Accounts Assistant to join our finance team to further their development and career. Reporting to the General Ledger Manager, this role will perform the activities required to ensure a timely and accurate period-end, maintain the integrity of the balance sheet, as well as processing of journal entries and support on ad hoc projects.



General Ledger Accounts Assistant Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

+ Month end close processes
+ Preparation and approval of balance sheet reconciliations
+ Working closely with the finance, operations and HR teams to ensure transactions are accurately reported
+ Assist with working towards and then maintaining SOX compliance
+ Preparation of the VAT, Intrastat and EC sales returns and working with the AP team on VAT issue resolution and training
+ Key contact for internal and external auditors
+ Other ad-hoc duties

We Are Looking For:

The successful applicant will ideally be studying towards a professional accounting qualification. You must be well organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work independently, whilst displaying willingness to assist other members of the finance team when required. Enthusiasm and a proactive attitude are essential.

About the Company:

With over 115,000 customers across 100 countries, we are a leading $10 billion global distributor of speciality consumables, food ingredients and chemicals serving the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and manufacturing industries.

What we offer in Return:

+ 33 days holiday including bank holidays
+ Generous pension scheme
+ Life insurance option
+ Discounted private healthcare
+ Discounts with 1,000+ retailers

We are a great team of people, a great place to work and offer all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s #1 at what we do. Come and join us in a business with a global focus where your quality can make a real difference!

Your Background / Previous Roles May Include:
Management Accounts Assistant, Balance Sheet Accounts, Trainee Accountant.

Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager

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If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.


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