Interim Assistant Accountant - Hybrid - Belfast

MCS Group is delighted to be assisting a key client based in Belfast source an interim Assistant Accountant - Hybrid.

Our client is a market leader in the Technology sector and is looking for an enthusiastic & talented Assistant Accountant to join their Finance time on a temporary basis.

Minimum 6 Months contract.

Early Friday Finish

Competitive salary & retention bonus paid on completion of the contract.

As Interim Assistant Accountant you will responsible for:

• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts — including but not limited to payroll journals, prepayment journals; fixed asset close
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations in various foreign currencies
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly finance reports
• Weekly Cash Reporting, Cash Forecasting and Bank reconciliations in various currencies
• Preparation of monthly VAT Returns
• Stock reconciliations and assisting in stock control and reporting
• Assisting in sales and margin reporting
• Liaising with foreign payroll bureaus
• Process monthly employee expense claim and credit card claim process
• Process Intercompany invoices; reconciliations and payment of intercompany balance
• Provide support to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions when required

Essential Criteria:

•Third level education or IATI qualified

•Working towards an accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAI)

18 months accounting experience within a similar role

•Management accounts prep experience

•Involvement in either AP or AR function

Critical thinking & Problem Solving:

• Recognizes the importance of paying attention to detail and does it effectively

•Seeks out the appropriate people to clarify a problem and help resolve it.

Planning and Organizing:

•Deals with routine work efficiently

Teamwork:

•When under pressure, pulls together with other team members to deliver and ask for help when needed Customer Focus:

• Delivers excellent customer service

Communication:

• Is honest in their communication with others

Motivation & Drive:

•Demonstrates drive and enthusiasm for their work

Desirable Criteria:

Critical thinking & Problem Solving:

• Demonstrates accountability for own decisions
• Presents solutions, rather than just raising problems or issues

Planning and Organizing:

• Plans and prioritizes workload efficiently and effectively

Teamwork:

• Puts in extra time and effort when required to achieve team targets

Customer Focus:

• Communicates clearly and concisely with customers

Communication:

• Selects the most appropriate channel to communicate with others (e.g. email, phone) Motivation & Drive:

Responds positively to problems and uses them as an opportunity to do things better or differently

For more details on this opportunity please see below:

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Clare Simpson, Specialist Interim & Contract Finance Consultant at MCS Group s