Job Description

Assistant Accountant

Swindon - Hybrid

We're Arval BNP Paribas - we're a global leader in vehicle leasing and the fourth largest leasing company in the UK. Our passion for

Service, Sustainability, and Solutions

is brought to life by each and every one of our people - who we call

Journey Makers

.


Culturally, we're a friendly bunch - more human than corporate - and we serve a diverse customer base. From

families

choosing their first electric vehicle, to

global brands

seeking to switch their fleets to

electric vehicles

- whatever our customers' mobility needs, we have a solution to offer.

Why join Arval?

In addition to the benefits and opportunities that come with being part of a progressive global banking group, we have a supportive and collaborative culture where wellbeing and work-life balance are taken seriously. Which is why we recently won the

Wellbeing

category of the

2024 Business Car Awards

.

About the role

As an Assistant Accountant you will be joining an experienced and welcoming team based within the Swindon office. Reporting to the Finance Manager responsible for Statutory Reporting and Treasury, the Assistant Accountant will support the delivery of a range of products and the associated financials.


From reconciling and analysing large volumes of data and producing reports for the business to investigate any anomalies and variances; you'll assist with all monthly tasks and journals so they are prepared accurately and posted within strict deadlines.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

Support with month end closing accounting processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
Processing recharges onward to BNP Paribas
Manage and prioritise your own workload and adhere to strict deadlines.
Support with financial data to comply with company standards

What we're looking for

You will have experience working in a Finance team within a large organisation have a finance qualifications or be part qualified. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and will be able to work under pressure as well as be a proactive team player.


You will be a competent Microsoft Excel user; able to confidently use Pivot Tables, and Vlookup's, using it in your day-to-day work.


You'll also be able to demonstrate:


That you can use your initiative and be able to proactively fix or solve problems
Have attention detail to make sure all data is accurate
Accounting knowledge
Finance Experience

The package

We offer a basic starting salary of

starting at 28,000

, plus a bonus of up to

1,100

. We also offer

25 days

holiday

as standard

, plus bank holidays,

an

extra day off

for your

birthday

, and the option to purchase an

additional 5 days

.


We also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:


Private medical cover, including a digital GP service
Company pension with up to 10% employer contribution
Discounts on our products and services and discounts in many high street brands
2 paid volunteering days every year
Free on-site gym
Subsidised restaurant serving chef-prepared breakfast and lunch, plus discounted Costa Coffee
Plus, a range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle

Ready to make a difference?

Sound interesting? Click to apply and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your CV.


We're passionate about being consciously inclusive employer, with a strong Speak Up culture. We're also proud to be a Ban the Box employer as part of our commitment to a fair and inclusive society for all.

Interview process

Telephone interview our Talent Acquisition team
1 hour meeting with the hiring panel, which will include a competency-based interview

If you're not shortlisted, we'll still let you know the outcome of your application.


What are you waiting for? Apply today and we'll be in touch.