Junior Accountant – Process Automation & Optimization
Position Overview:
This role is responsible for supporting the Financial Controller by combining bookkeeping duties with process automation and optimization initiatives. The Junior Accountant will focus substantially on automating workflows and streamlining internal accounting processes within a 6-month contract, potentially leading to a permanent position.
Main Duties:
- Lead or assist in process improvement projects, such as analyzing and redesigning expense reimbursement workflows.
- Research and implement automation tools to increase efficiency across accounting functions.
- Develop scripts and automation solutions, primarily using Python, with possible involvement in VBA-based projects, to reduce repetitive manual tasks.
- Support daily bookkeeping activities (including general ledger, financial statement preparation, and reconciliations) during peak periods or team absences.
- Contribute to ongoing enhancements in internal controls and overall financial operations.
Scope and Focus:
- Approximately 70% of responsibilities revolve around process optimization and automation.
- Remainder devoted to traditional bookkeeping tasks.
- Expected to work 37.5 hours per week on a 6-month contract with potential for extension or permanence.
Technical & Functional Requirements:
- Python programming skills are essential, particularly for automation. Familiarity with VBA is advantageous.
- Understanding of accounting workflows and how automation can improve these processes.
- Experience in general accounting, including bookkeeping, general ledger management, financial statements, and reconciliations.
- Ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively on improvement projects.
Language of Work:
- English
We are looking for candidates who are naturally curious, solution-oriented, and passionate about leveraging technology to improve the way things are done. The ideal person is comfortable bridging the worlds of accounting and technology, with a keen interest in process optimization and automation. This role suits someone who enjoys analyzing how work is performed today and envisioning smarter, more efficient ways to achieve results.
- Analytical and Detail-Oriented: Strong critical thinking skills and an ability to break down complex processes into clear, actionable steps.
- Technically Proficient: Previous hands-on experience with Python programming is essential; additional familiarity with VBA or automation tools is highly valued.
- Process Improvement Mindset: A proactive attitude toward identifying inefficiencies and proposing creative, practical solutions in accounting workflows.
- Collaborative and Communicative: Comfortable working independently when needed but capable of collaborating effectively in team-based project environments.
- Adaptable and Eager to Learn: Receptive to new technologies, open to continuous learning, and able to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment.
- Solid Accounting Foundation: Experience in bookkeeping, financial statement analysis, and account reconciliations, coupled with a strong understanding of core accounting principles.
- Dependable and Responsible: Able to manage assigned tasks reliably, show initiative when supporting others, and back up key accounting functions as needed.
We value individuals who are committed to excellence, communicate effectively in English, and are motivated by the challenge of making a real impact on processes and outcomes within accounting operations.
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