Group Assistant Accountant

Your new companyBS1 based businessYour new role

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly Management Accounts for reporting to Board and Banks
• Preparation of various balance sheet reconciliations and validation of data
• Assisting the Finance Business Partners with the management of overheads for Business Services
• Monthly analytical review of overhead variances against budget, posting accruals, prepayments etc where required
• Assisting in the preparation of overhead budgets and forecasts for Business Services
• Partnering with the Business and dealing with ad hoc queries
• Supporting the production of the year-end accounts and preparation of relevant information for the external auditors
• Preparation of the cash flow forecast, including preparing correspondence for the bank
• Preparation of the cash management spreadsheet on a weekly basis
• Assisting with ad hoc tasks and projects as delegated by Senior Finance staff

What you'll need to succeed

• The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and be willing to "roll their sleeves up" to understand the detail
• Ideally working towards a ACCA / CIMA / AAT qualification
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter, able to work well within a team environment
• Strong skills in Excel are required
• Experience of working in a finance department is preferred
• Able to communicate confidently orally and in writing
• Able to be flexible in terms of a changing environment and constantly-changing workload
• IT literate with working knowledge of MS Windows applications
• Organised and able to handle multiple demands and deadlines simultaneously

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working options available (1-2 days in office a week)
• Study support
• Progression within finance team

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