Finance Assistant - Contract (Graduate role)

The role of Finance Assistant is a contract role supporting a Global Leading organisation through a period of change. During this contract you will get exposure and opportunities to challenge your knowledge and gain knowledge in a variety of financial areas. The role is suited to a recent graduate looking to gain experience in a corporate environment.

Purpose:
Positions holders manage or perform work in general financial accounting activities of the organisation, including:

* Financial transaction recording standards.

* Control/reconciliation of accounts and records.

* Accounting reports/schedules for internal audiences (management reporting) and for external audiences (compliance reporting).

* May include administrative/transactional accounting support work, such as ledger maintenance and data entry.

Accountability Level:
Experienced operations/technical/support Jobs. Requires knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational or technical education. Works under limited supervision for routine situations.

Key Responsibilities:

* Ensure timely and accurate analysis and reporting, for month-end and billings.

* Input data and processes key financial information efficiently and accurately.

* Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations for multiple geographic locations, where applicable.

* Ensure timely and accurate cash management and forecasting and where applicable collates data from other finance departments to complete weekly cash flows accurately.

* Raise intercompany recharge invoices and accurately accounts for them.

* Complete financial month end tasks including FX translations.

* Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports and offer key support to other finance departments – Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll.

* Complete analysis of information as required and audit orders & vouchers and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.

* Ensure all supplier invoices are processed and paid on a timely basis, registering and processing all invoices to correct standards and on time.

* Work collaboratively with colleagues to complete ad hoc tasks as required