Transactional Account Assistant

About Contour

has grown from a dozen people to over 2,000 staff across 3 cities, in less than 14 years.

As a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., we are proud to be part of a global enterprise software conglomerate that has grown to become one of the top 10 software companies in the world, with employees and customers in 100+ countries. With a broad-based and ever-growing portfolio of market-leading, vertical-market enterprise solutions covering more than 100 industry domains in predominantly mature markets, CSI's recipe creates the perfect environment for professionals to build fulfilling, long-term careers.

What started as an R&D & Accounting back-office, has progressed into a full-service Global Centre serving all functions and departments, at the divisional as well as operating group/corporate level. Today Contour employees, located in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad, are serving CSI divisions located in time zones spanning the globe, from Sydney to Vancouver. With the global growth of Constellation as the wind in our sails, we are only just getting started!

Transactional Account Assistant

Reporting to the Transactional Manager and working as part of the UK Finance team, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for the delivery of accounting information within a high-performance culture.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES This is a multi-faceted role where the post holder will be expected (but is not limited) to:

• Dealing with payment of employee expenses
• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders/goods received documentation and ensure they are appropriately authorized, and booked into accounting system
• Resolve any discrepancies and deal with supplier queries
• Prepare supplier payments for authorization and subsequent processing
• Reconcile bank accounts (including foreign currency)
• Update excel-based reconciliation / support packs
• Carry out sales invoicing and cash allocation activities
• Implement improvements to existing processes as required
• Create good working relationships with key team members
• Involvement with integration on new business units
• Manage the credit card facility – making new applications, ensure compliance and liaising with the cardholder
• Monthly cash extraction and relevant reporting
• Assist with insurance integration for all new acquisitions

To be responsible for liaising with the businesses internally and externally when needed JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have at least 2 years relevant experience
• Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skills
• Excellent IT skills including a high level of proficiency in Excel
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of Microsoft Great Plains software would be an advantage
• Experience with SAP concur would also be an advantage Your Personal Characteristics will include:
• Highly organized and methodical
• Solution-focused, with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Persistent and resilient under pressure, with a good sense of humor
• Accurate, with high attention to detail
• Good team player, yet willing to take personal responsibility for issues
• Self-motivated, resourceful and keen to learn and share knowledge
• Flexible and hardworking approach

Exciting Benefits we offer: