Gleeson Recruitment Group are working with a global brand based in Wolverhampton, and assisting with their need to recruit a an assistant accountant for a 12 month fixed term contract. The successful candidate can expect a salary between £25,000 - £30,000 per annum depending on experience. Initially this role will be accounting and reporting for salary, commissions and expenses relating to employees and sales agents. Responsible for delivering on-time, efficient and accurate monthly accounts. Support Compliance team in meeting audit and tax deadlines and HR in compensation-related initiatives.

Hybrid working is on offer with the opportunity to work from home 2-3 times per week.

Key Accountabilities:

• • Accounting
    • Accurate and timely accounting for all costs, liabilities and assets associated with employees, sales agents and contractors
    • Recording and reporting of expenditure relating to people-based activities such as meetings, Black Card event, Egencia travel costs
    • Recharge to affiliates of employee-related costs
    • Coordinate with HR to ensure payroll taxes are submitted and paid in full and on time
    • Adherence to Local GAAP accounting requirements
    • Preparation of timely Balance Sheet reconciliations for all relevant account codes in US and Local GAAP
    • Assist Compliance team in providing accurate and timely information to support external audits and statutory filings
    • Apply NCH Group accounting policy and ensure compliance with US GAAP
    • Create and maintain reference manual of differences between US and Local GAAP accounting treatment
    • Support ad-hoc requests
  • Month-end
    • Continuous accounting to avoid bottlenecks during month-end close
    • Support team members in completing month-end tasks
  • Team-working and stakeholder satisfaction
    • Collaborate internally and cross-functionally to resolve issues and establish efficient, standardised processes
    • Work effectively and cost-efficiently with network of external advisors
    • Work with external audit and tax teams as directed by the NCH Compliance team
    • Actively seeks stakeholder feedback and act upon issues
    • Deliver KPI's on a timely basis
  • Other
    • Ensure adherence to NCH Europe's health and safety standards
    • Adhere to and support NCH Corporate Philosophy

Personal Attributes

• Good accounting technician capable of developing deep subject matter expertise
• Confident communicator
• Constantly seeking to improve standards of work
• Self-motivated, proactive and strong analytical skills
• Good team player with strong interpersonal skills coupled with strong coaching skills
• Assertive but diplomatic
• Operates effectively in a deadline-oriented environment and manage multiple activities
• Discreet and trust-worthy, working with confidential data
• Willing to undertake occasional domestic and international travel

Who are you?

• 2-3 years of Financial Accounting experience
• Strong systems skills in Excel and Oracle / SAP
• U.S GAAP
• Payroll accounting experience

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