ASL International Recruitment Limited 22-24 Seale Street, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3QG (Registered Office) + 44 (0) 1534 500000 Registered Company GST No 0101275 Registered Jersey No. 95590
Associate Accountant The Role:
Legend is hiring an Associate Accountant, reporting directly to our Financial Accountant in Jersey. If you are looking to build a solid foundation in accounting and take the next step in your career? Then this role could be for you.
The Associate Accountant role offers a unique opportunity for someone with a background in accounts payable or receivable (AP/AR) to transition into financial reporting or those at the beginning of their qualification journey seeking to gain comprehensive experience to support their studies. You will also gain hands-on experience with financial systems, reporting, and compliance.
As a key member of the Financial Reporting team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial information that drives business decisions. This role offers direct exposure to senior finance leadership, allowing you to work closely with experienced professionals and gain invaluable insights into high-level financial decision- making.
This position is an excellent stepping stone to a career in financial reporting. By strengthening our reporting processes, you'll help the company make faster, better-informed financial decisions, while contributing to the production of timely and accurate financial reports. With a focus on professional growth, you'll gain the experience and skills needed for future career progression in the finance field.
Join us in this impactful role, where your work will directly influence business decisions and support the continued success and growth of the company.
Your Impact:
• Month-End Close Support - Assist in preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis to support accurate financial reporting.
• General Ledger Maintenance - Ensure transactions are recorded correctly and help resolve any discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting Support - Assist in preparing financial statements, management reports, and compliance documentation.
• Collaboration with AP/AR - Work with the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to validate data and ensure accurate reporting.
• Process Improvement - Identify and implement efficiencies in reporting processes and financial controls.
What You'll Bring:
ASL International Recruitment Limited 22-24 Seale Street, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3QG (Registered Office) + 44 (0) 1534 500000 Registered Company GST No 0101275 Registered Jersey No. 95590
• Education & Qualifications: Progress toward (or ambition to pursue) a professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is a plus.
• Experience: 1-2 years in an accounting role, eg. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or general ledger accounting. Some exposure to financial reporting is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Understanding of accounting fundamentals (debits, credits, accruals, reconciliations). Experience with accounting software and Excel is essential.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy is key in financial reporting—this person must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive & Eager to Learn: This is a junior role, but we want someone who is motivated to grow, improve processes, and take on more responsibility over time.
The Interview Process:
• 1st: Initial Chat with Talent Partner (30 minute video interview via Zoom)
• 2nd: Interview with the Financial Accountant & People Partner (1 hour in person interview)
• 3rd: Interview with the Head of Financial Reporting (30 minute video interview via Zoom).
Why Legend?
• Super smart colleagues to work alongside and learn from.
• Engaging development opportunities at all levels.
• Tailored flexibility for your work-life balance.
• Annual discretionary bonus to reward your efforts.
• Paid annual leave PLUS a well-deserved break to recharge your batteries during the festive season! Our offices are closed between Christmas and New Year's, allowing you to enjoy downtime without dipping into your annual allowance.
• Long term incentive plan so we can all share in the growth and success of Legend.
• Exciting global Legend events, where we unite in person to ignite our shared passion and unveil the exciting strategies for the year ahead!
ASL International Recruitment Limited 22-24 Seale Street, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3QG (Registered Office) + 44 (0) 1534 500000 Registered Company GST No 0101275 Registered Jersey No. 95590
Unlock your full potential by joining the Legend team. To support you on this journey, we provide an extensive array of benefits and perks, as outlined in our global offerings above. For country specific benefits please reach out to your talent partner.
Legend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and diverse team- which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences.