Assistant Accountant
Core
Support the Defence Finance team in delivering the Defence Property and Assets (PAS) contract through accurate financial reporting, effective financial controls, and compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
Role type
Assistant Accountant
Builds
Defence Property and Assets (PAS) contract financial reporting and compliance
Domain
Defence / Government Contracting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, audit support, accounts receivable/payable, treasury, payroll, shared services, Microsoft Excel, financial systems
Preferred skills
CA or CPA qualification progress, Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance
Responsibilities
Assist with monthly, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting including journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and variance analysis; Support the preparation of management accounts; Maintain balance sheet integrity through timely reconciliations and investigation of discrepancies; Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities; Support internal and external audit processes; Assist AR, AP, Treasury, Payroll, and Shared Services teams to resolve financial queries; Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting accuracy; Provide support for ad hoc financial analysis and corporate reporting.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC