Accounts AssistantRole:
The Accounts Assistant will work within the financial reporting and analysis team with the role being fundamental to the collection and processing of financial data of the business.
Duties and Responsibilities: Recording and reconciliation of visa / expensesEnsuring all payments amounts & records are accurate.Preparation of statutory accounts.Working with data to process journals – analyzing GL and cost centers.Planning and budget control.Assisting Financial Reporting Analyst with monthly management reportsAssisting in the preparation of financial dataSupporting the other Accounts Assistant and act as a backup for periods of leave.Provide support to the Financial Reporting Analyst & FR&A Manager in the planning and monitoring of month end processes.Preparation of monthly management accounts to include journals, reconciliations, profit margin and variance analysis.Responsible for intercompany reconciliations and reporting.Assist with the monthly information reporting pack to group.Assist with budget and forecasting analysis and commentaries.Financial analysis and controlling of overheads.Assisting in the preparation of tax returns and statutory accounts.Responsible for supporting the financial reporting team.Banking duties including authorising invoices and payments in accordance with regulations and procedures.Point of contact for auditors and dealing with any queries.Ad hoc duties and projects as requested by the business.Skills and Experience: 2-3 years' experience in a similar role.Leaving certificate accountancy/Business Related 3rd level Qualification and/or commenced a recognised accountancy technician's course desirable but not essential.Strong Reconciliation/problem solving skills.Experience with SUN/SAP accounting system preferable but not essential.Experience working within a busy Finance department preferable but not essential.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.Good collaborative skills, able to quickly establish effective internal and external working relationships with key people across different services/functions.Calmness and ability to respond effectively when under pressure e.g.
in an emergency.Ability to meet daily/weekly/monthly deadlines.Ability to work flexibly on own initiative and as part of a team.Sound knowledge of MS Excel.Strong attention to detail and process - Highly numeric.Ability to follow up on unresolved issues in a timely and efficient manner.People person who has the skill set to ensure the ethos of Sedgwick Ireland 'caring counts' is embedded within the team.An individual who adheres to the highest ethical standards, guaranteeing that integrity is the cornerstone of the financial reporting and analysis team.Personal Attributes: High levels of motivation and enthusiasm.Willingness to operate flexible hours.A positive attitude, co-operative, willing to comply with company policies and procedures and work constructively with colleagues.Willing to contribute to the overall improvement and success of the business, working practices.Capable of working well in a team environment.Capacity to work independently and demonstrate initiative.Proactive approach.Willing to commit to our core values.Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description.
They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances.
Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
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