Thebigword makes the world a smaller place by breaking down language barriers, supporting global trade and helping people access goods, commerce and services in their own languages. Founded in 1980, we provide the best translation, interpretation, localisation and language technology solutions – handling up to 50,000 worldwide assignments every day. We’re a truly global business. To us, a first-class service means meeting every client’s cost, quality and delivery expectations every time. We achieve this through our innovative language technology and elite team of skilled and professional staff who deliver every single time. At thebigword, everything we do is underpinned by our ELITE values and we strive to be the best we can be in all that we do:
Excellence: We commit to always doing our best, delivering excellent results consistently
Leadership: We have the courage to shape a better future
Innovation: We look at the problem from a different angle
Trustworthy: We always tell the truth
Empowerment: We empower our teams to make decisions
We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a talented
Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team! The role will be predominantly working from home however, we do like to meet in person from time to time so there is a requirement to attend the Leeds office a minimum of once per month and on an ad-hoc basis for meetings, training etc.
Our finance team is the heartbeat of the Company – because they are responsible for the money! Finance is a global team mostly based in the UK but working collaboratively with our colleagues in the finance teams in China, the US and India. They support the business with quality, risk and audit, tax issues, payroll, invoicing, credit control, supporting creating of budgets and maximising profits and revenue to name a few! Things can get a bit manic when it gets to month-end and year-end, but the team works closely together to support each other to get the job done.
As Accounts Assistant you will:
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Help with the production of the monthly management accounts and the Board Pack
- Ensure the financials are accurate by posting the relevant prepayments and accruals
- Complete reviews of the P&L with commentary to highlight variances to budget and any trends
- Be an active member of the finance team and build relationships with Key Stakeholders around the business to ensure accurate reporting for all teams
- Help with the balance sheet reconciliations for all entities within thebigword
- Manage and prioritise ad hoc requests from both Finance and Key Stakeholders around the business.
- Assist at year-end with key tasks for the production of the statutory accounts and audit
As you develop and grow in confidence, we will provide you with the opportunity to:
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Increase your exposure to different parts of Finance and build your career within Management Accounts and the Finance team
What we are looking for in you:
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Can prioritise your workload to ensure all deadlines are met
- Have strong analytical skills with excellent attention detail
- Are a good communicator with excellent verbal and written skills
- Have the ability to challenge
- Are passionate with the desire to build a strong career in Finance
- Are resilient and a fast learner who can adapt to a changing environment
- Like using your initiative and are confident in your decision making
- Are a team player with the ability to work with multiple departments
- Are commercially minded
- Have experience with Microsoft products, especially Excel
It would be desirable (but not essential) if you:
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Have experience within a similar role
- Have experience with CODA
Why work for us?
We are a close-knit team here at thebigword and we recognise that people make our company what it is so, we reward them with excellent benefits and perks including:
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Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
- Healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance program
- Wellbeing garden for all our staff
- Home working
- Flexible working
- Employee discounts and cashback
- Free onsite parking
- Apprenticeships, qualifications and development opportunities
- A culture committed to diversity, equality and inclusion.
- Free Breakfast in the Leeds office
Think this role is for you?
Click the link below and easily apply with your CV. Once we have received your application, we will let you know and will keep you up to date on your application progress.
We wish to stress that the successful candidate must be UK based with the right to work in the UK.
If you would prefer to join our wonderful freelance linguist community as a translator or interpreter, please email your details to wordsynk.network@thebigword.com and our team will be in touch.
Due to the nature of our business, all successful applicants will be required to complete a basic criminal record check as a minimum. Some roles also require CTC clearance or SC Clearance.
Equal opportunities:
thebigword is dedicated to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff. We are a Disability Confident Employer, achieving level 2 of the scheme, we have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge and we have signed the Mindful Employer Charter. Should you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview please make the Careers Team aware. Following a successful interview, if you believe you will require any reasonable adjustment for your subsequent employment with thebigword, please discuss this with your manager as soon as possible to allow us to implement your adjustments prior to you joining us.
thebigword is committed to encouraging diversity and opposing all forms of discrimination in our working environment. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give of their best. As an international company that operates worldwide and due to the nature of our industry we are a multicultural company. We have a large diverse client base which demands diversity amongst our employees to be able to service our clients effectively, thus meaning we employ people from different cultures and we do not discriminate against people on grounds of race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, religion/belief, age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage, civil partnerships, pregnancy, maternity or disability.