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Assistant Accountant (Maternity Cover)
9 months (with a possibility of extension to 12 months)
£35,000 per annum plus benefits
Hybrid (2 days WFH after 3 months)
Job Description:
Our client is seeking an Assistant Accountant for Maternity Cover for a minimum of 9 months, with the possibility of an extension to 12 months. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing the financial operations and supporting the accounting team.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Accounts Assistant and collaborate with the off-site Company Accountant.
- Formulate strategic financial business plans.
- Manage daily operations of the Accounting and Finance Department.
- Analyse and track company financial data.
- Monitor budgeting and forecasting.
- Lead analysis of financial reporting numbers.
- Minimise financial risks and rectify errors.
- Oversee payroll-related matters.
- Implement financial checking of transactions and reconciliations.
- Ensure timely tracking and payment of invoices.
- Follow up on outstanding invoices and develop recovery solutions.
- Continuously improve accounting practices and procedures.
- Support and develop the accounting team.
- Manage team attendance, conduct, and performance.
- Conduct appraisals and provide training as needed.
- Lead and develop skills of the team responsible for payroll, VAT, and HMRC processes.
- Work to deadlines and ensure timelines are met.
- Analyse customer information and trends.
- Assist in maintaining realistic financial goals.
- Address pay-related queries from staff.
- Ensure financial certifications are available for auditors.
- Undertake further qualifications and keep training up to date.
- Attend relevant financial workshops/seminars.
This position reports to the Director of Operations and will be a 2 stage interview process with a view to appoint the right person to start in April.
