Accounting Assistant - 6 month (FTC)

Location: Hybrid role based in Melbourn, United Kingdom, with office attendance required every Tuesday and Wednesday.

Company

hirify.global is a global consulting firm combining strategy, innovation, design, science, engineering, and technology to help clients transform across multiple industries.

What you will do

• Manage month-end close activities, including journals for fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany processes.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and reconcile additions, disposals, depreciation, and general ledger balances.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analyse key profit and loss accounts.
• Review Ireland VAT returns, post journals, and assist with statutory accounts preparation.
• Prepare information packs for external audits and SOX audit schedules, responding to requests within deadlines.
• Document and monitor internal controls and support smooth intercompany recharge processes.

Requirements

• At least two years of related experience in an accounting environment.
• Strong Excel skills, including XLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, and pivot tables.
• Experience working in a multi-currency environment.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, organization, and the ability to prioritize deadlines.
• Hands-on approach, initiative, and the ability to work across reporting lines with strong communication skills.
• Applicants must meet the UK residency requirements for security clearance, including British citizenship or five years of continuous UK residency where applicable.

Nice to have

• Studying or planning to study toward an AAT, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials.
• Audit experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month fixed-term contract.
• Inclusive culture focused on diversity of thought, experience, and skills.
• Access to growth opportunities and purpose-led work.
• Background checks and Baseline Personnel Security Standard clearance are required for all PA employees.