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Fantastic Temporary Position for an Experienced Assistant Financial Accountant in Sutton
Client Details
Fantastic Temporary Position for an Experienced Assistant Financial Accountant in Sutton
Description
- Prepare the monthly group VAT return ready to be reviewed by the Financial Accountant and submit it to HMRC on time.
- Manage the monthly internal allocation of VAT reimbursement.
- Support requisitioners and the purchase ledger team in identifying VAT reliefs that we are eligible for, and contacting suppliers where necessary to obtain VAT reliefs.
- Perform daily accounting tasks, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end close procedures; maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions.
- Reconcile accounts payable/receivable to GLs; collaborate with PL/SL teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and ensure proper financial controls.
- Perform other balance sheet reconciliations, such as intercompany transactions, VAT and other control accounts; detail any differences in the reconciliation workbook and report any unexplainable discrepancies to the Financial Accountant.
- Assist with the preparation of the annual statutory accounts as directed, ensuring auditors are provided with all supporting information.
- Assist in the preparation of academies accounts return (AAR), resource management self-assessment (SRMSA) and other returns required by external bodies.
- Collect the connected persons declarations by staff members, and declarations of interests from Governors, Trustees and Members to identify and report related party transactions or conflicts of interests.
- Oversee the related party invoicing to ensure the records on both entities' SL/PL are matching.
Profile
- Experience of working in a similar role or an experienced accountant
- Experience in monthly VAT return, Balance Sheet and Audit
- Experience in processing year end
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines effectively
- Team Player
- Self Starter
- May be working towards an accountancy degree
Job Offer
Assistant Financial Accountant
- Salary £40k-£43k
- Hybrid working - 3 days working from home 2 days in the office
- Holiday
- Pension
