Mintel has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Financial Accountant to join our dynamic Head Office Accounts Department on a fixed term contract with an immediate start.  This position is a wide varied role and is well suited to an individual that is looking to continue their career in accounting.

Responsibilities will include:

• Running accounting processes, including fixed assets depreciation, budget transfers, account creation, and exchange rates upload
• Manage month-end postings for prepayments and accruals, ensuring supporting schedules are reconciled and accurate
• Maintain our Invoice and Staff Expenses management software.  This will include setting up new users, managing approval workflow, system queries, and troubleshooting problems as they arise
• Manage the process from approved surveys to payment made for our Global network of Shoppers
• Assist with year-end audit schedules and queries
• Provide assistance where necessary throughout the Accounts Department and participate in any ad-hoc projects as and when required

To be considered for the role, candidates must:

• Graduate working towards CIMA or ACCA qualification - ideally part-qualified
• Have a minimum of one year’s accountancy experience
• Highly numerate with good attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Work on own initiative and well-organised be able to balance occasional conflicting demands on your time
• Have advance written and oral communication skills
• Possess advanced Excel skills
• Good IT knowledge will be required

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