AddressFIRST is a leading global brand experience agency providing Content, Creative, Digital Technology, Management & Delivery, and Data & Insights services. Operating as a full-service agency partner or through embedding specialist talent into client teams, FIRST brings brands and people together through creative, connected experiences.
FIRST works with clients across various industries, including financial services, technology, new & traditional media, aerospace, healthcare, and professional services. FIRST has received numerous accolades, including being named one of the Top 150 Event Organizers & Agencies in the USA by Eventex, being listed among the "200 Top Marketing Agencies" in 2023, 2022 & 2021 by Chief Marketer, being recognized as one of the "50 Top Event Companies" by Special Events, being included in the Top 100 "Best Places to Work in NYC" by Crain's New York Business, and being listed as one of the "1000 Companies to Inspire Britain" by The London Stock Exchange Group.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Junior Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day management accounting record keeping and assisting the Financial Controller and Regional Accountants in preparing the monthly management account packs. This role is an integral part of the overall business and will require a great deal of attention to detail, excellent time management, and the ability to work individually and as part of a team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparation of month-end management accounting packs
- Responsible for daily bank reconciliations and SAP invoice posting
- Compile expense reporting and process bi-weekly expense journals
- Preparation of UK group VAT return ensuring tax compliance
- Assist the Regional Accountants with month-end and ad-hoc requirements
- Support with ad-hoc audit requests
- Build excellent relationships and provide the highest level of customer service to support FIRST's internal teams (Event Delivery, Client Services, Business Analytics etc.).
- Coordinate with the Global Controller, and align the year-end audit process to obtain a clean audit.
- Assist Tax and Accounting in regulatory filings (ex: Corp. Tax, VAT).
- Manage up; raise and escalate potential concerns and successes to the Financial Controller on a regular reporting basis.
- Handle ad hoc requests from the business as and when required.
REQUIREMENTS
- Previous experience in a similar role required
- Experience with using accounting software
- Basic Excel knowledge
- Ability to use Microsoft Office
- Experience of using SAP By Design or other complex accounting software highly desirable
- High levels of detail and accuracy and detail oriented required
- Ability to communicate well with non finance as well as finance people
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent customer service
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FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If any candidate feels that they are unable to meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch to discuss adjustments or other suitable roles.
