Assistant Accountant

Harris Computer; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Harris Computer is currently looking to hire an Assistant Accountant for the Harris International Group’s finance team, on a full-time, permanent, hybrid-working basis (circa 1 day per week in the office).

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will perform month, quarter and year-end closing tasks, in addition to various working capital and/or accounts payable responsibilities. The ideal candidate for this role has progressive accounting experience; strong attention to detail, ability to embrace change, and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

This is your opportunity to join a fast-paced organisation with a large, stable, and continuously growing presence in the vertical market software industry! Harris provides mission critical software solutions for the Public Sector, Healthcare, Utilities and Private Sector verticals throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Position & Responsibilities

In performing this role your core duties and responsibilities will include, (but will not be limited to):

• Building relationships and providing excellent customer service to the business unit(s)
• Performing various tasks relating to accounts receivables, accounts payables, or working capital, or all the above, depending on the business unit(s) the role is supporting
• Accounts receivables tasks include - preparing and issuing sales invoices, and performing order processing tasks to ensure appropriate revenue recognition
• Accounts payables tasks include - processing purchase invoices, and creating payment runs
• Working capital tasks include – performing credit control activities, and preparing and presenting working capital results to leadership teams
• Prepare various balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and intercompany accounts
• Assisting with special ad hoc projects that impact various stakeholders within the organization

What we are looking for

• Relevant accounting experience
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Able to follow procedures but with a desire to improve processes
• Ability to embrace change
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Able to work with multiple systems
• Able to multi-task, prioritise and meet deadlines

What will make you stand out

• Positive attitude and a passion for continuous learning
• Relevant work experience and strong work ethics
• Experience with Great Plains considered an asset

About Us

Harris provides mission critical software solutions for the Public Sector, Healthcare, Utilities and Private Sector verticals throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Harris is an Operating Group of Constellation Software, an international provider of market-leading software and services to a number of industries, both in the public and private sectors. With our headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and offices in North America, Europe, Australia, South America and Africa, we have over 15,000 employees generating consolidated revenues exceeding US$3 billion.

Benefits

Harris offer an extremely competitive UK employee benefits programme. 5 Personal Days leave entitlement are granted over and above the standard 25 days holiday and Bank Holidays. Harris also offers all UK employees an annual Lifestyle Reward Amounting to £325 per annum / pro rata.

Supporting your application

Our recruitment process will comprise of interviews and, at times, a written exercise an assessment day and/or a presentation. As an equal opportunities employer, we want to make sure we do all we can to make this a positive experience for you.

If your application is progressed, please make us aware of any adjustments or additional support we can provide you with.