Accounting Assistant - 6 Month (FTC)

Location: Melbourn, United Kingdom; office attendance required every Tuesday and Wednesday

Company

hirify.global is a global consulting firm combining strategy, technology, innovation, design, science, engineering, and digital expertise 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, record additions and disposals, post depreciation entries, and reconcile balances to the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, P&L analysis, and Ireland VAT journals.
• Assist with statutory accounts and prepare information packs for external audits.
• Prepare SOX audit schedules, respond to audit requests, and monitor internal controls and procedures.
• Support intercompany recharge processes and complete additional accounting tasks as required.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in an accounting environment.
• Strong Excel skills, including XLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, and PivotTables.
• Experience working in a multi-currency environment and handling transactional detail.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work across reporting lines and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Applicants must meet the UK residency requirements for security clearance: British citizenship or at least 5 years of continuous residence in the UK.

Nice to have

• Studying or planning to study for an AAT, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials.
• Experience with audits.

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.
• Reasonable adjustments and accommodations are available during recruitment.

Hiring process

• Complete the online application.
• Successful applicants undergo background checks and Baseline Personnel Security Standard screening; some roles require additional security vetting.