Eu Accounts Assistant - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom - DAI

DAI

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Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability.

We work with a wide range of clients, including national and local governments, bilateral and multilateral donors, private corporations, and philanthropies.

DAI is seeking a
EU Accounts Assistant to join our busy Finance Team. This will be a full-time, permanent role. The position will be based in Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

Become part of the thriving DAI business, located in spacious, bespoke offices, 30 minutes out of Euston - with excellent rail and motorway links to London and region.

The main purpose of the role is providing support to the Financial Controller and EU Assistant Financial Controller to effectively and efficiently administer assigned aspects of the EU business unit associated requirements, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, control, and achieving deadlines.

Key tasks, duties and responsibilities:

Responsible for providing data to the Brussels accountants relating to the monthly VAT return
Ensure balance sheet reconciliations for all assigned account areas are prepared on a monthly basis, with identified reconciling items resolved within a reasonable timeframe.
Reconciliation of the accounts provided by our external accountants against the Oracle TB.
Preparation and input of journals and to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained and transactions entered.
To support preparation and analysis of accurate monthly management accounts.
Establish and maintain an adequate document filing approach.
Liaison with third parties, including external accountants, tax advisors and external auditors.
To ensure that all government legislation and legal requirements are met at all times.
Recommend areas for improvement in processes, controls and reporting.

Qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience:

Essential:

Actively studying towards an accounting qualification. (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)
Proven experience in an accounting field in a similar role
Ability to meet deadlines, work independently and under pressure.
Strong service orientation and service delivery focus with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Sensitivity in dealing with confidential information.
Ability to prioritise and multi task.
High ethical standards.

Desirable:

French/German Speaking
Experience with Oracle Cloud

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

This job description details the key elements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Job roles evolve over time and job-holders may be required to complete additional tasks in line with business needs.

If this role sounds interesting and you would like to be part of DAI's growing business, bidding for and managing donor-funded projects round the world, we look forward to hearing from you.