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Assistant Accountant
Assistant Accountant – Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)
Company: Amcor
Location: Paisley, GB
Department: Finance
Job Type: Full-Time Employee
Contract Type: Hybrid Shift
About the Role
Amcor believes in unpacking possibility through responsible, innovative packaging solutions that enhance lives globally. This fixed-term contract opportunity (12 months) sits within the Amcor Paisley Financial Reporting team, focusing on accurate financial reporting and operational support.
You will assist the Finance team in monthly and annual financial close processes, group reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring alignment with global GAAP standards (US GAAP/IFRS).
Key Responsibilities
Monthly Management Accounts
- Monthly accounting close in consultation with Head Office and Site Finance Teams
- Review of trial balance, inventory reconciliations
- Accruals, prepayments, and adjustments for accurate business performance reflection
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Group Reporting
- Prepare monthly, half-year, and annual group financial reporting using Cognos
- Comply with tight deadlines, including Day 4 month-end reporting
- Provide annual tax pack submissions as required
Balance Sheet Reconciliations & Compliance
- Prepare reconciliations for financial statement approval
- Resolve accounting discrepancies and ensure compliance with group policies
- Assist in regulatory audits (group accounts, statutory accounts, Sarbanes-Oxley)
Mid-Month Duties
- Bank reconciliations
- Manual bank payment set-up, VAT reconciliations
- ONS returns, intercompany reconciliations, currency adjustments
- Payroll journal postings and reconciliations
- Ad-hoc reporting to support wider site operations
General Ledger & Corporate Functions
- Month-end close processes and reconciliations
- Account set-up and mapping to group reporting system
- Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register (US GAAP / IFRS) & Operating Leases Register
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Person Specification: Skills & Experience
- Part-qualified CA/ACCA/ACMA (accountancy qualification in progress)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a management accounts role
Why Work with Amcor?
Amcor is one of the world’s largest sustainable packaging providers, driving innovation across 400+ global locations—delivering solutions that elevate customers while protecting the planet. Core values include:
✔ Championing customers and shaping future-fit business decisions ✔ Investing in people to empower growth and long-term success ✔ Committing to safety and sustainability as guiding principles
Visit www.amcor.com to explore our global impact and values.
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