Accounting Technician

Job description

·  Location
Fareham, Hampshire
·  Salary
£15.00/Hour
·  Category
Accountancy & Finance - AAT
·  Job type
Contractor
·  Industry
Banking and Financial Services
·  External Reference
JN-102019-97959

Our client is one of the world's largest Insurance Groups. On behalf of this organisation, Adecco are looking for an Accounting Technician for a temporary assignment until 31/03/2020, with possibility for extension and permanent opportunities for the right candidate. This role is based in Whiteley, Fareham.

Start Date: ASAP

Rate of pay: £27,300

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Purpose of the Role:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Accounting Technician to join the Finance Operations Team. You will be supporting the team with a range of finance-based activities including completing balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing and investigating differences.

What you'll be doing:

·  Completing balance sheet reconciliations between policy systems and SAP (general ledger)

·  Ensure any differences are reviewed and investigated whether raising a defect on the source system or completing journals to adjust the accounts

·  Liaising with managerial staff, colleagues and clients

·  Monitoring financial transactions

·  Following procedures to ensure adherence to the company's risk, health and safety and compliance policies

The Candidate:

In order to be successful in this role you will have possessed all or some of the below criteria:

·  Demonstrate experience of completing balance sheet reconciliations

·  Previous experience in financial services would be desirable

·  Excellent IT skills in Microsoft packages, including Excel

·  Experience of working in a financial accounting team

·  Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with deadlines

·  Knowledge of General Ledger software such as SAP

·  Financial qualification such as AAT would be preferred but not essential

·  Strong verbal and excellent written communication skills

·  Effective team player who is dynamic and has ability to work in a fast-paced environment

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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