Assistant Accountant / Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Our client, a prominent organisation in the aviation sector, is currently seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their team on a 6 month contract basis. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in supporting the accounting, reporting, and control. Key Responsibilities: Checking, analysing, and processing invoices with internal and external stakeholders Investigating variances between invoices and accruals Introducing and testing processes to improve efficiency and accuracy of controls Working with Accounting & Controls team, Accounts Payable, and suppliers to reclaim costs Highlighting risks and opportunities to finance managers from cost analysis and balance sheet reconciliations Assisting with ad-hoc projects as necessary Maintaining effective cross-functional relationships Providing subject matter expertise to a diverse set of stakeholders Supporting the Accounting and Control team for ad-hoc requests Job Requirements: Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and present key issues, and problem solve Experience in a fast paced environment, processing high volume of invoices Understanding of accruals Able to coherently explain complicated financial matters to both finance and non-finance contacts Manage own time across a variety of tasks and projects to deliver to deadlines Experience with SkyMetrix/AirPas is desirable but not essential This full-time role offers hybrid working with three days office-based in Luton, and is 40 hours per week. If you are an experienced finance professional looking for your next contract challenge, apply now to become a part of our client's dynamic and innovative team