Graduate Accountant

As a Graduate Accountant at JCDecaux, you will be involved in various financial tasks including preparing lease information, conducting bank reconciliations, handling financial reporting, and assisting during external audits. This diverse role allows you to gain practical experience in a supportive environment while developing your skills across the finance function.

To be considered for the Graduate Accountant role at JCDecaux, candidates must have completed an Accounting Degree. This educational background provides a solid foundation for the essential finance tasks and responsibilities you will encounter in this exciting position.

At JCDecaux, we prioritize your professional growth by offering support toward obtaining CA or CPA qualifications. Additionally, we provide personalized development plans and access to a variety of training programs, allowing you to enhance your skills and advance your career within the company.

Success as a Graduate Accountant at JCDecaux requires a strong proficiency in Office 365 applications, especially Excel, along with excellent communication skills and a keen attention to detail. The ability to learn quickly and collaborate with team members is also crucial in this fast-paced finance environment.

Joining JCDecaux as a Graduate Accountant means you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 25 days of annual leave after your first year, opportunity to participate in bonus programs, access to training and development initiatives, and fully supported hybrid working arrangements. We also focus on your overall wellbeing and promote work-life balance.

Financial reporting is crucial as it provides stakeholders, including management and investors, with quantitative information about a company's financial performance. As a Graduate Accountant, understanding this process will help you present accurate financial statements that comply with accounting regulations.

To prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment, I focus on deadlines, assess the impact of each task, and use tools such as to-do lists or project management software to stay organized. This ensures that essential tasks are completed in a timely manner while maintaining high-quality output.

In my academic projects, I often collaborated with classmates, where we united our strengths to complete group assignments. Communication and mutual respect played key roles in successfully meeting our deadlines and achieving our goals, reflecting the importance of teamwork.

I am proficient in various software including Microsoft Excel, which is essential for managing financial data, conducting analyses, and creating financial models. I am also eager to learn other software used in the industry, further enhancing my analytical skills.

To ensure accuracy, I double-check my calculations, maintain organized records, and, when possible, have a peer review my work. Implementing these steps helps catch potential errors and provides me with confidence in the accuracy of my reports.

AASB 16 addresses the accounting for leases, affecting how companies report lease liabilities and assets. Understanding this concept is essential for a Graduate Accountant to ensure compliance and accurate financial reporting regarding leases.

I view constructive criticism as an opportunity for growth. I listen carefully to feedback, analyze it, and implement necessary changes in my future work to improve my skills and performance continually.

My motivation stems from a passion for numbers and a desire to understand how financial decisions impact overall business operations. Being part of the finance department at a forward-thinking company like JCDecaux excites me greatly.

I would approach learning new accounting software with an open mindset by first familiarizing myself with its basic functions through tutorials or company-provided training. Hands-on practice and seeking assistance from more experienced colleagues will also enhance my understanding.

Important qualities for success as an accountant include attention to detail, strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to continual learning. These attributes are essential in delivering high-quality financial insights and support.