Accounting Assistant

IntroductionWelcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right.We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive.At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our corporate team |our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger.Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.OverviewAs an Accounting Assistant, you will play an important role in our finance department. The position is based at our office in Stockholm or Växjö and is a fixed-term employment for one year, with the possibility of extension. You will work with a variety of tasks within accounting and finance, where accuracy and responsibility are essential.How You'll Make An ImpactRegistering and posting transactionsManaging ongoing bookkeeping of income and expensesReconciling accounts and vouchersChecking invoices and paymentsFollowing up on unpaid invoices and sending remindersPreparing simple financial reports and supporting documentationContributing data to monthly and annual financial statementsFollowing up with customers and suppliers on financial mattersUsing financial systems and accounting softwareAssisting in the preparation of annual reports and tax returnsCalculating and paying salaries to employeesHandling tax deductions, pension payments, and other payroll-related tasksManaging various financial tasks that arise in daily workSupporting colleagues in the finance departmentPerforming ad hoc tasks as they arise in daily workAbout YouWe are looking for someone with education in finance or accounting and preferably some years of experience in similar tasks. You thrive in a dynamic environment and have a strong attention to detail. To succeed in the role, we would like you to have:Good knowledge and education in bookkeeping and accountingExperience working with financial systems and accounting softwareAbility to work independently and take responsibility for your tasksA positive attitude and a willingness to support the teamGood communication and collaboration skills, both verbal and writtenGood oral and written proficiency in Swedish and English