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We are delighted to be representing a University, based in London, who are looking to appoint a temporary maternity cover, Assistant Financial Accountant, on an 9-12 month contract.
This position is due to start immediately on a part-time basis and daily rate is negotiable based on experience.
Our client is a prestigious Russel Group University, proud of their record of providing higher education for over a century.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigating & resolving discrepancies
- Liaise with Payroll & colleagues to resolve queries for 1,300 employees
- Manage debits, credits & ad hoc recharges and advise on income & gift aid for donations
- Prepare & input general ledger & payroll journals
- Maintain authorised signatory records & university structure
- Set up & manage general ledger codes & Agresso maintenance
- Prepare monthly, quarterly & annual ONS returns
- Support Financial Accountant & assist with ad hoc projects
Experience required:
- The role requires strong experience in balance sheet reconciliations, payroll reconciliations, and general ledger management, including investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Candidates should be comfortable preparing and inputting journals, managing debits, credits, and recharges
- Expertise in maintaining financial records, setting up ledger codes, and preparing regulatory returns
- Working comfortably in a small friendly team environment and communicating clearly
- Basic MS Excel: Pivot tables
Working hours:
- 21 hours per week
- Monday is a core working day
- One day on site per week/fortnightly
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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