Assistant Financial Accountant

 Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of period end journals for reporting entities
• Preparation of analysis and commentary and key account balances for assistance with period end close
• Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual balance sheet reconciliations in line with internal and external reporting requirements ensuring fit for auditing purposes
• Weekly and monthly bank reconciliations including period end foreign currency retranslations
• Preparation and delivery of cost center decks for reporting to heads of functions to required timescales including commentary on actuals and analysis trackers
• Assist with year-end statutory account and audit process
• Assist with corporation tax computations and associated analysis for external tax advisors
• Assist with preparation of quarterly VAT returns for the Group and trading entities including compliance with all relevant HMRC requirements and payments
• Completion of confirmation statements for group entities ensuring full compliance with Companies House filing requirements
• Assistance with employment tax related matters – P11Ds and PSA reporting
• Support with weekly short term cash flow reporting preparation
• Support with ad-hoc monthly and quarterly reporting
• Support with ad-hoc technical and accounting queries
• Undertakes such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time to support the department and business activities.
• Acknowledge responsibility to ensure an effective Quality Management System in order to achieve Quality Objectives.

Competencies

• Part Qualified (ACA, ACCA)
• Competent, conscientious, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently across multiple teams, an excellent Team Player
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a logical manner with high volumes of data
• Tenacious attitude with a proactive approach and able to work independently
• Strong Microsoft Excel Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written
• Previous track record of working to deadlines and self-starter
• The ability to prioritize and change priorities at short notice

Knowledge and Experience

• Typical Years of Experience- Minimum 2 years in a similar accountancy focused role
• Minimum Expected Education-Part qualified (ACA, ACCA),A levels or similar equivalent
• Additional Information -SAP knowledge preferred but not essential, Strong verbal and numerical skills, Competent with excel and large volumes of data.