Junior Accounting Assistant

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

Junior Accounting Assistant

• Location: Frimley, Surrey

• Function:  Finance, Shared Service Centre (SSC)

About the role

This role is based in our EMEA Shared Service Centre and is to be accountable for providing financial analysis, performing Balance Sheet Reconciliations, intercompany accounting support, provide finance business partnering to the local country and liaising across multiple functions, and to actively support the Associate Manager in both routine tasks and process improvements

This role is currently for a 6 months fixed term contract

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the appropriate controls are operational in order to maintain the quality and integrity of financial information, ensuring consistency of process across EMEA
• Ensure that financial statements are kept in accordance with US and local GAAP and all appropriate records are maintained
• Performing analysis of balance sheet accounts to identify accounting discrepancies and provide input on resolutions
• Ensure that all internal controls, financial policies and procedures established by GIA are being followed
• Develop and maintain internal/external audit and SOX documentation as it relates to the role. Further, act as liaison between internal/external auditors and business partners during reviews and audits
• Resolving country queries
• Developing customer relationships with internal customers
• Identify process improvements with emphasis on streamlining and/or improving controls within accounting through using LEAN methodology.
• Raising intercompany invoices, cash allocation and reconciliation for intercompany accounts

Experience you'll bring:

• Graduate calibre ideally in business/finance or equivalent
• Experience of balance sheets, accruals and reconciliation, able to demonstrate a high level of numeracy.
• Knowledge and experience of SAP CO Module is an advantage
• Strong Excel skills
• Accounting department experience in a medium to large size company
• Ideally studying either CIMA / ACCA / ACA

Behaviors you'll need:

• Ability to use initiative and be proactive in anticipating problems when they occur
• Attention to detail and accuracy, able to self-evaluate work and create culture of continuous improvement
• Able to work independently and with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working with colleagues of various levels and disciplines within a cross-functional organisation

What's in it for you?

• Flexible starting and finishing times + 4.5 day working week
• 33 days annual leave including public holidays due to supporting European countries
• Pension, Life cover & Health Insurance
• Shuttle bus service from local train stations, EV Charging Points, Cycle to Work Scheme
• Newly refurbished Gym with free classes and NEW Spin Studio

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