Assistant Accountant

Finance Officer –Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience
12-Month Fixed Term Contract | Excellent Opportunity to Move to Permanent
Hybrid Working After Probation | Free Parking | On-Site Gym & Canteen

Are you an experienced Finance Officer looking for your next opportunity within a busy and varied corporate finance environment?

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Officer to join a well-established organisation within its Corporate Finance team. This is an excellent 12-month fixed-term opportunity with great scope for the role to become permanent, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a growing finance function.

Based in modern offices with excellent public transport links, the organisation offers a great working environment, including free on-site parking, an on-site gym and canteen. Hybrid working is available following successful completion of probation.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day financial transactions, reporting and analysis for a number of UK companies within the Group.

You will work as part of a busy Finance team, while also being trusted to work independently and use your initiative. This is a varied role suited to someone with solid accountancy fundamentals and previous experience working within a similar finance position.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including Trial Balance, Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet
• Preparation of actual versus budget variance analysis
• Management of the General Ledger, Cashbook and end-to-end Sales and Purchase Ledger processes
• Reconciliation of multiple bank accounts and Balance Sheet accounts
• Investigation and resolution of aged items, including preparation of supporting schedules
• Raising internal and external invoices and ensuring accurate revenue recognition
• Credit control for internal and external clients, investigating aged balances and taking appropriate action
• Maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register
• Inputting financial information into the reporting system for assigned companies
• Identifying opportunities to streamline, automate or improve existing processes
• Supporting year-end activities and external audit requirements
• Ensuring all corporate reporting is completed within agreed deadlines
• Supporting a range of additional finance activities as required
• Providing assistance to the wider Corporate Finance team with ad hoc duties and projects
• Occasional travel may be required

We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar finance role who is confident working across a broad range of accounting responsibilities.

You will ideally have:

• Relevant accountancy experience, qualified by experience
• Experience preparing accounts through to Trial Balance
• Strong understanding of core accountancy principles
• Experience of month-end processes
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly advanced Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• A proactive and responsive approach
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
• A confident and approachable communication style
• The ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders

If you're an experienced Finance Officer looking for a role that offers variety, development and the potential for a permanent position, we'd love to hear from you.

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