Accounting Associate

As an Accounting Associate at Jellyfish, your role will encompass a wide range of key responsibilities including the execution of month-end and year-end financial reporting, conducting monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and preparing inter-company entries. You will also be involved in the preparation of UK Group VAT Returns and provide analytical insights for the P&L and Balance Sheet. Your contributions will extend to fixed asset control, foreign exchange analysis, and supporting audit queries, making you a vital part of our financial operations.

To qualify for the Accounting Associate position at Jellyfish, you should possess over three years of relevant experience in a financial role and have familiarity with general ledger tasks, balance sheet reconciliations, and P&L reviews. It's also important to be technically proficient in Google Sheets and Excel, and while being part or fully qualified is an advantage, we value skills and expertise over traditional qualifications. Adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and a deadline-oriented mindset are essential qualities we look for.

At Jellyfish, growth is a significant focus, and as an Accounting Associate, you'll have plenty of opportunities to develop professionally. We encourage continuous learning with access to LinkedIn Learning and provide an additional paid day each month dedicated to self-development. This means you'll be able to enhance your skills and knowledge, which can open doors for further career advancement within our company.

The work environment at Jellyfish is designed to be flexible and supportive. As an Accounting Associate, you can work remotely for up to 60% of your time and have the freedom to choose your own working hours within a specified range. We prioritize a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions are valued, ensuring that you feel empowered to perform at your best while also balancing your personal life.

Jellyfish offers a variety of benefits designed to support its employees, including eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses, flexible working conditions, and professional development opportunities. We also provide paid parental leave, financial support for courses if you're a primary caregiver, and a workplace culture that celebrates your unique contributions to our team.

When answering this question, highlight your specific experiences in preparing and executing month-end and year-end reports. Discuss the processes you followed, any challenges you faced, and how you ensured accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Explain your methodical approach to balance sheet reconciliations, including the need for detailed documentation, tracking discrepancies, and verifying entries against source documents. This shows your attention to detail and methodical nature.

Discuss your proficiency with financial software and tools such as Google Sheets and Excel. Provide examples of how you've used these tools to analyze financial data, create reports, or streamline financial processes.

Share your strategies for managing time effectively under pressure. Mention prioritization of tasks, using organizational tools, and communicating with team members to ensure that all responsibilities are met on time.

Provide a specific instance where you identified a complex issue, the steps you took to investigate it, and the resolution process. Highlighting your problem-solving skills will demonstrate your value as an Accounting Associate.

Discuss your previous roles involving VAT preparation, explaining the process you followed and any challenges faced during submissions. This can showcase your expertise in tax compliance and financial regulations.

Here, you should detail your understanding of the significance of inter-company entries, how they've affected your previous positions, and the reconciliation processes you employed to ensure accuracy.

Emphasize the importance of attention to detail and explain your practices for verifying data accuracy, such as cross-referencing reports, conducting variance analyses, and maintaining organized records.

Talk about your responsibilities regarding fixed assets in previous roles, including tracking, depreciation calculations, and maintaining accurate documentation to ensure proper asset management practices.

Discuss your commitment to professional development, such as attending workshops, seminars, or utilizing online courses, to demonstrate your proactive approach to staying informed about the accounting field.