Accountant - 12 month fixed term contract - Pavilion Recruitment Solutions : Job Details

I am pleased to be supporting my client in the recruitment of an Accountant on a 12 month FTC. The role is varied and encompasses both Management & Financial Account's. My client are a London based global Insurance business so experience in Insurance would be advantage but not essential. They operate a hybrid model so typically 2 days per week in the office. Ideally you will be ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified however I will also consider latter stage studiers (Perhaps 1 or 2 exams remaining).

Role overview

• Assisting with the preparation of financial accounts for company entities and dealing with audit queries in line with the audit timetable
• Process month end journals, across P&L and Balance sheet
• Reconcile Balance Sheet Accounts in accordance with control spreadsheet
• Perform regular bank reconciliations over a range of accounts
• Assist with regulatory returns and reporting
• Assisting with the preparation/calculation of the corporation tax for the various entities across various jurisdictions in close liaison with the internal tax teams

Experience & Skills

• Ideally a Qualified or latter stage studier (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)
• Experience of Financial & Management Accounts
• Knowledge of the insurance industry would be an advantage but not essential
• Strong Excel skills and experienced in a variety of General ledger systems
• A can do attitude with a proactive approach