Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant focuses on report on commercial costs, margins, and variances.

What the role involves

• Report on commercial costs, margins, and variances.
• Assisting in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Preparing & post journals and intercompany recharges.
• Liaise with internal teams and external clients or suppliers regarding financial transactions.
• Supporting audits by providing relevant financial information and documentation.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.

Skills and requirements

• Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and commercial finance.
• Proficiency in accounting applications and MS Excel.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Confirmed role details

• 8 % matched pension contributions.
• 26 days holiday.

Candidate fit

• technical finance knowledge, accuracy, reporting discipline, and careful judgement

Additional role context

• The project is worth approximately £600m over the next five years and is a piece of critical national infrastructure.