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Accounts Assistant

D&R Recruitment Limited
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland NE19 2BG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This role involves supporting the financial accounting process by preparing financial statements and maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Candidates should have a finance background and be part-qualified, working towards a professional accounting qualification such as CA or ACCA.
  • The position requires strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work on multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
  • This opportunity offers a salary of $50,000 to $60,000 per year, depending on experience, with a preference for candidates having at least 2 years of relevant experience.
  • The successful candidate will collaborate with the finance team and cross-functional departments while identifying areas for process improvement.

In this role, you will support the financial accounting process by assisting in the preparation of financial statements, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to grow their career in finance and accounting. The individual will need to have drive and ambition to provide true value-add to the business, supporting the company through high growth plans with evolving processes and systems.

Duties:

  • Record Keeping: Maintain and update financial records, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations.
  • Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Data Analysis: Support financial analysis and reporting activities, providing insights into financial performance and variances.
  • Audit Support: support senior team members in the preparation for external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations of financial records.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Help ensure compliance with relevant regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the finance team and cross-functional departments to facilitate effective communication and problem-solving.
  • Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in financial processes and contribute to the development of more efficient practices.

Person Specification

  • Finance Background and understanding of Accounting principles either by qualification or experience
  • Part qualified, workings towards professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA or equivalent)
  • Strong analytical and organisational skills with an excellent attention to detail.
  • A Self Starter with proactive and problem solving attitude
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
  • A great communicator with the ability to influence and empathise with people from both financial and non-financial backgrounds
  • Knowledgeable in business/management information systems (Excel to intermediate level a must).
  • Experience in performing balance sheet reconciliation desirable, financial month end process preferred.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.