An exciting opportunity for a proactive, Assistant Accountant with good communication skills has arisen to join the live division of a global merchandising company. Job Responsibilities Prepare regular management accounts for all companies within the Group in the agreed format and to the required timetable including forecasting, balance sheet and cash projections. Bank reconciliation. Budget for each project based on operation information. Journal posting. Balance sheet Reconciliation. Ensure the controls around the accounting process reflect best practice and minimise the risk of error and fraud. Communicate with operational teams, managers and others working on different projects for the company. Preparation of tax returns including VAT, EC Sales. EU VAT Returns monthly. Year end audit preparation. Weekly Customer/Supplier and bank Status Reports. Responsible for the day to day operations of the Accounts department. Skills and knowledge required ACCA or CIMA finalist or newly qualified. Ability to use QuickBooks, Advanced Excel and Sage payroll experience. Ability to understand and analyse financial data and present it in a form that non accountants can understand. Ability to effectively manage own workload and those of others, consistently meet deadlines and performance targets when under pressure. Due to the high volume of applications received within the department, only successful candidates will be notified.