Assistant Accountant

Our client delivers an end-to-end safety platform combining innovative software and specialist services to enhance safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across the global aviation industry. The organisation is expanding its operations and establishing a new Central Support Team in St. Helier. They seek a highly analytical and process-oriented Assistant Accountant to support the day-to-day financial operations of the business. This full-time role is ideal for someone who thrives on accuracy, enjoys improving processes, and is motivated by making a meaningful contribution to a growing, mission-driven technology company. The Assistant Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial records, supporting month-end and year-end activities, and providing solid financial analysis and reporting to assist in informed decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with the team, contributing to the financial health of the company while developing their own skills in a dynamic environment.

Job Duties:

• Assisting with the month-end closing process, including reconciling accounts, posting journal entries, and preparing financial statements.
• Reviewing financial statements and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Preparing account analysis and reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Supporting the year-end audit process, including preparing audit schedules and providing support to auditors as needed.
• Assisting with the preparation of tax returns and compliance filings.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records and documentation.
• Conducting financial analysis and ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records using accounting software.
• Recording and categorising financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Preparing bank reconciliations and ensuring that all transactions are properly recorded.
• Generating financial reports, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Communicating with clients and vendors regarding financial transactions and enquiries.
• Managing and organising financial documentation, such as invoices, receipts, and contracts.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Job Requirements:

• AAT qualification, or part qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA.
• Analytical nature and attention to detail.
• Experience in standard financial processes (bookkeeping, reconciliations, month-end work, bank reconciliations, financial analysis, etc.).
• Strong data manipulation and system skills including proficient use of Excel.
• Process oriented.
• Aptitude in decision making and problem solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels in an organisation.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience of using NetSuite, experience in using queries to interrogate data, and understanding of or an interest in technology and aviation.

What You'll Love:
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This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the safety and efficiency of aviation operations, directly affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and crew each month. You will be part of an environment that values innovation, allowing you to build and create solutions that shape the future of digital aviation. With the company at an inflection point, there are exciting growth opportunities as they scale their revenue growth using cutting-edge AI tools and SaaS best practices. You will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, paid time off and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday. The organisation also contributes to your pension/RRSP matching programme, promoting your future savings while you work. As a fast-growing company, there will be incredible opportunities for career advancement and skill development, and the salary offered is competitive, reflecting your contribution and experience.

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