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Posted 4 days ago
Assistant Accountant
Job description
Harris is one of the leading providers of mission-critical software solutions across the UK and internationally. As part of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), one of the world's largest software companies, we continue to grow through innovation and strategic acquisitions. We're looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our International Finance team. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you'll play a key role in performing various working capital and/or accounts payable responsibilities as well as month, quarter and year-end closing tasks.. We're looking for someone who has progressive accounting experience; strong attention to detail, ability to embrace change, and a passion for continuous learning and improvement. What you will do In performing this exciting role, your key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to: Building relationships and providing excellent customer service to the business unit Accounts receivables tasks include - preparing and issuing sales invoices, and performing order processing tasks to ensure appropriate revenue recognition, establishing scheduling and collecting monies via an established direct debit facility and dealing with customer queries through an online ticketing system. Accounts payables tasks include - processing purchase invoices, and creating payment runs Preparing various balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and intercompany accounts Working capital tasks include – performing credit control activities, and preparing and presenting working capital results to leadership teams Assisting with various balance sheet reconciliations Assisting with special ad hoc projects that impact various stakeholders within the organization What We Are Looking For 2+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related field Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data. Adaptable and comfortable working in a changing environment. Comfortable working across multiple financial systems and applications. Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Nice to have Positive attitude and a passion for continuous learning Relevant work experience and strong work ethics Experience with Great Plains considered an asset 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. At Harris, we believe great people build great software. We offer an environment where employees are empowered to make a real impact, grow their skills, and shape their careers. Our teams enjoy a supportive, award‑winning culture, a casual and collaborative workplace, and opportunities to learn from a diverse group of businesses and industries. We are financially strong and proudly part of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), the largest software company in Canada, providing long‑term stability alongside entrepreneurial autonomy. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful perks, flexibility, and—most importantly—a culture that values people, curiosity, and having fun while doing great work. Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about our culture, values, and career opportunities. Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact us by email at HarrisTalentAcquisition@harriscomputer.com. Accommodation requests may be made at any time. This email address is dedicated solely to accommodation requests and cannot be used to inquire about application status. Know Your Rights Poster EO 13496: Notification of Employee Rights under Federal Labor Laws Our commitment to fair and equitable hiring. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial screening phase to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the role. This technology supports efficiency and consistency in the early stages, but it never replaces human judgement. All subsequent evaluations and final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment professionals. AI does not make final hiring decisions.
Skills and functions
- Finance