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Johnson Matthey

Full Time Royston, East of England, England 29441 - 25895 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Vacancy: Accounts Assistant (12 Month FTC)

Location: UK - Royston

Job Family: Finance

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 100 company, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 13,000 people. Johnson Matthey uses science to make the world cleaner and healthier. Over the past two centuries we have built our reputation and place as a global leader through quality, integrity, and innovation. Today, more than 93% of the group's sales come from products and services which provide sustainability benefits through the positive impact they have on the environment, resource efficiency and human health, but that’s not enough. We have ambitious plans for growth and need talented individuals to help shape and lead us into our next century.

As the Accounts Assistant you will provide day to day metal accounting support for several business units for which the metal accounting team provide accounting and metal accounting service. Particularly focused on the Noble Metals business unit.

Your responsibilities:

Support the Metal Controller’s focus on Group and local control & compliance regarding the completeness and accuracy of Financial Reporting (Metal only)
Ensure and understand there are robust and effective controls in the business to safeguard the assets of the shareholders and the metal accounts of the customers.
Assisting with the reporting of the metal accounts to meet Group monthly and semi-annual reporting requirements, including key balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is in place
Processing accounting entries as required, including journals, stock movements, metal transfers, interfaces and sundry invoices and credits
Managing reconciliations of intercompany metal balances and arranging metal funding with other Johnson Matthey business units as required
Monitoring Customer metal to ensure the appropriate funding is received according to required lead times and liaising with customer services

Requirements for the role:

Early stages CIMA/ACCA student or, late stage AAT level 4 student looking to continue studies with CIMA/ACCA.
Previous experience in an accounting department, preferably a manufacturing company
Good IT skills with a good working knowledge of MS Office
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Understanding of complex information and requirements

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised

For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact

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How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply: Find Jobs - Workday (

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