Finance Assistant

Curve Group Holdings Ltd

Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 15 days

Newport, Newport NP20 1JS, Wales

£25,000 - £27,000 per annum

Full Time

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The Finance Assistant position reports to the Group Accounting Manager and is part of the Reporting team, focusing on delivering key financial information.
The role requires preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, processing of monthly journals, and payroll preparation, among other responsibilities.
Candidates should have a graduate-level education and ideally be working towards an accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, along with a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience.
The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the importance of strong financial controls and reporting skills.
Key skills include proficiency in Microsoft Excel, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining a focus on process improvements.

Reporting into our Group Accounting Manager, the Finance Assistant will work within the Reporting team, responsible for delivery of key financial information to internal and external stakeholders.

Role responsibilities:

Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Processing of monthly journals onto general ledger system
Undertake reporting to external parties, including Office of National Statistics & Finance & Leasing association.
Undertake payroll preparation under the guidance of the Group Accounting Manager
Preparation of monthly VAT returns
Lead effective financial control environment within the wider business with a specific focus on data governance.
Lead first line of defence routines to test the effectiveness of the control environment.

Key skills required:

Graduate/similar, probably aiming to work towards accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
Understanding and practical experience of accounting principles.
Experience of operating strong financial controls
Good Microsoft Excel skills - able to undertake lookups and pivot tables as a minimum.
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
Keen to develop accounting skills and to introduce process improvements to assist efficiency.

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