Assistant Accountant in Yeovil, Somerset

Accounts Assistant

Yeovil

Contract - 12 Months

£24.00 per hour Umbrella

ARM has an exciting opportunity for a Accounts Assistant to join a fast paced team at a Global Defence Company.

The Role:

• Ensure costs are analysed and accruals posted to deliver accurate and timely monthly actual reporting
• Support the business in ensuring cost allocation is to the correct cost elements/functional cost centres
• Working with Business Partners to support daily Business requests and queries
• Contribute to the timely delivery of the annual operating cost budget and forecasts
• Support external audit process where required, particularly with audit preparation in advance and sampling request evidence gathering
• Document processes to aid reduction of single point failures, allow for holiday cover
• Support reporting role to build in more efficient processes and high accuracy, especially budget process
• Identify and communicate any cost risks and opportunities throughout the year to assist in accurate forecasting and minimize surprises

Requirements:

• AAT qualified or Part Qualified
• Demonstrable IT knowledge - Strong Microsoft skills essential (Excel, Powerpoint), ERP (preferably SAP)
• Attention to detail, high level of accuracy in outputs
• Ability to work proactively and take ownership for tasks
• Ability to be flexible in terms of work responsibilities with a keen interest to learn and document processes
• A team player, including cross-functional teams