We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our
finance team. In this role, you will report and assist Senior Finance Business
Partner to provide comprehensive financial support, analysis, and insights to
drive informed business decisions.
Responsibilities:
* Assist in the preparation of Monthly management reports, forecasts, and budgets to provide insights into the organization's financial performance.
* Assist in the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
* Prepare monthly expense reports for detailed analysis of actual expenses for budget holders.
* Assist in validating prepayments and accruals to ensure accuracy and proper allocation of expenses.
* Preparation of month-end balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data. Maintain proper documentation and support for reconciliations, in alignment with internal controls and audit requirements.
* Preparation of intercompany journal templates and reconcile intercompany accounts, ensuring accurate recording and elimination of intercompany transactions.
* Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support business decisions, investment opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, enhance data
accuracy, and improve overall efficiency within the finance function.
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Qualifications:
Bachelor
* 's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or ACCA Part Qualified.
* 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or related roles.
* Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and Microsoft Excel.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.
* Knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations.
* Experience with financial systems (e.g., ERP oracle fusion) is a plus.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
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Experience of working in Higher Education is desirable.
At Heriot Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect
our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success
through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world
impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community
and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.
Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring
your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be
applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a
platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in
balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global
community.
The appointment is conditional upon successful completion of all Labour and
Immigration formalities.
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