Collinson Hiring for Assistant Financial Accountant Job at Haywards Heath, England Full Time

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Are you a motivated and ambitious Assistant Financial Accountant?

Here at Collinson, we like to think big, taking big ideas, and creating products and services which enable some of the world’s best-known brands to acquire, engage and retain the most demanding and choice-rich customers. Working primarily with travel, retail, and financial institutions, we enrich travel experiences, protect what matters and assist in times of need. You may already know us through our world-renowned Priority Pass™ membership programme but get to know us and you’ll see we offer so much more.

Beyond what we do, is who we are. We’re a team of over 1,800 passionate people spread across 17 global offices. Family-owned, with an authentic heart and a vision to do good beyond profit, we’ve long sought to enhance the communities in which we operate.

How will you make a difference in this role?

As a motivated and ambitious Assistant Financial Accountant, you will work within the European finance team of the Collinson Group and be responsible for a range of entities in the Loyalty division. The team is responsible for the accurate monthly management accounts, financial controls as well as supporting the production of the statutory accounts and being one of the key points of contact during the audit process.

You will be responsible for the processing of financial transactions within the production of the monthly management accounts, assist in regulatory reporting such as balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow forecasts, and other tasks relating to their entity. You will also support any process/ system changes within the team, ensuring the onboarding process for new clients is set up and accounted for correctly as well as ensuring a strong and effective control environment exists with a specific emphasis on improving month-end close and accounting.

What will you bring to the role?

Passion. Excel Skills. Commercial acumen. Works well under pressure and can meet tight deadlines. Motivated. Proactive. Challenging Mindset. Great attention to detail. Planning skills. Ability to interact with and develop working relationships internally and externally in order to achieve the best outcomes for the business and customer.

These are all key skills for success in this role, and you will have crafted them through your business and eductaion experiences gained to date.

You will also bring…

• Knowledge of SAP/Maconomy/Access Dimensions accounting system would be advantageous
• Good excel skills
• Experience in internal control frameworks such as SOX and understanding financial & operational risks
• Experience working within a similar role in Finance
• Part Qualified Accountant or studying towards your ACCA/ACA/AAT/CIMA

What can we offer you?

A great working environment and a leadership team who are fully supportive!

In addition, a competitive salary and pension scheme, and a range of benefits including:

• Life Assurance Scheme
• Personal Income Protection
• Private Medical
• Discounted gym membership
• Wellness advice and support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Priority Pass Membership (Collinson Exclusive)
• Travel Insurance (Collinson Exclusive)