Junior Accountant in High Wycombe

Job purpose

• Manage the intercompany process for High Wycombe
• Manage the approval and processing of employee expense claims & purchasing cards
• Support Accounts Payable monthly reconciliations and supplier invoice processing
• Manage all UK bank reconciliations
• Manage the fixed assets process and reporting for Instron UK
• Manage intercompany and sales agents commission reconciliations and payments
• Support the UK Accountant in the financial processing of the monthly and annual payroll and benefits postings
• Support the UK Finance team with month end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ad hoc financial reporting, analysis and support

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Manage the intercompany process for High Wycombe ensuring all accounts are reconciled monthly
• Manage the employee expense process ensuring claims are approved in line with policy and paid timely
• Manage purchasing cards, transactions postings and reconciliations for High Wycombe
• Manage the sales commission reconciliations, approvals and payments
• Manage the fixed assets process and reporting
• Support the financial transactional postings for the monthly payroll and benefits processes, working collaboratively with the HR team and UK Accountant
• Be the back-up for the AP Manager and support where required
• Manage the bank accounts, cash reporting and monthly reconciliations for Instron UK
• Prepare and post journal entries at month end in line with reporting deadlines & reconcile associated balance sheet accounts
• Support Finance Team members with journal preparation, reconciliations, analysis and reporting when required

Ensure compliance with financial policies impacting each of the above tasks.

Key Experience and Competencies (includes skills)

• Awareness of financial reporting and compliance
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong communication skills
• Strong time management and experience of multi- tasking

A high standard of computer literacy. Intermediate Excel skills essential.

Instron is an equal opportunities employer.