Accounts Officer (Intern)

Here at (url removed) (part of the Saint-Gobain group), we're looking for an Accounts Officer (Intern) - this will be on an 18 month, fixed-term basis.

In short, you'll be getting involved in day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions, timely reconciliation of accounts and compliance with financial and business controls policies and procedures.

The role supports the Finance Manager in maintaining the integrity of financial records, preparing financial reports, overseeing both accounts payable and supporting the business in meeting its financial obligations.

We're open to applications, but we really see this role as a great development opportunity for a finance/accounting graduate as a first job post university.

You'll be working from our office in Penzance, 5 days a week.

What we're looking for:

• Financial Acumen: Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in processing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and complete month-end closing activities on time.
• Communication Skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills, able to interact professionally with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and transactional accounting (accounts payable/receivable).
• Proficiency in using accounting software, ERP systems and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) for managing financial transactions, reporting and data analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent qualification); professional certification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA) is desirable.

What you will be doing:

You'll have chance to get involved in several areas, including accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger and month-end closing, compliance and reporting, process improvement and system management. Some of the duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with purchase orders and company policies.
• Manage the payment process, including scheduling payments, processing electronic transfers, and issuing cheques, ensuring timely settlement of supplier invoices
• Generate and send customer invoices in accordance with sales orders, contracts, or delivery notes.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system
• Assist in maintaining the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and coded to the correct accounts.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, tax laws, particularly related to VAT, payroll taxes, and other statutory obligations.

Are F.I.C. and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!