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Accounting Accountant in Education Sector (4-6 Months)

Academic Work Sweden AB

Västra Götalands län, Göteborg

Previous experience is desired

58 days left
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We are currently seeking a reliable and independent accounting accountant for an organization within the education sector. In this role, you will become a central part of the finance function and play a decisive role in maintaining structure, continuity, and high quality in financial reporting. You will independently handle everything from daily bookkeeping to year-end closing and budget follow-up, in close collaboration with the finance manager. The position is temporary for 4-6 months with good chances of extension. Read more about the position and apply below!

About the position

As an accountant for our client, you have a broad and significant role with a focus on ensuring efficient and structured financial management. The work involves close collaboration with the finance manager where you act as support in qualified financial matters while having overall responsibility for the daily flow in the accounting system. Proactivity is valued here, and you are expected to drive the development of internal routines and processes to create a smooth and professional finance function.

You are offered

  • An opportunity to play a decisive role in maintaining and developing the finance function during an important transition period. You will become a key person ensuring continuity and efficiency.
  • Employment for 4-6 months with good chances of extension.
  • A workplace where you become a team player in the finance department team.

Responsibilities

  • Ongoing accounting
  • Financial follow-up and analysis
  • Preparation of monthly, interim, and annual accounts
  • Financial calculations
  • Budget and forecast work as well as follow-up
  • Development and implementation of efficient accounting routines
  • Payment management

We are looking for you who

  • Have relevant post-secondary education in economics
  • Master Swedish and English fluently in speech and writing as they are used in daily work
  • Have experience working in accounting
  • Have the ability to prepare monthly, interim, and annual accounts
  • Have knowledge of financial calculations
  • Have experience of budget and forecast work as well as follow-up with operational managers
  • Have experience of payment management
  • Have good knowledge of the Office package

It is an advantage if you have

  • Experience working in the Pyramid accounting system
  • Have a background working in the education sector

To succeed in the role, you have the following personal qualities:

  • Helpful
  • Organized
  • Responsible
  • Intellectually curious

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's wish is that all questions regarding the position be sent to Academic Work.

We apply continuous selection and will remove the advertisement when enough candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. A CV is required when applying. We do not use cover letters as a selection method and therefore do not need them attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position as well as promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.

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