Assistant Accountant - Based in Sunderland - 12-month Fixed Term Contract - £35,000 + excellent benefit schemePurpose of the Role:The role of Assistant Accountant will take responsibility for various tasks which will ensure that financial information is entered into the accounting system and reconciled monthly to enable group reporting deadlines to be met.Key Responsibilities:

Assist in delivery of the monthly management accounts and supplementary information in accordance with the Group reporting timetable as required by business operations and Group Finance.Provide active support to the Management Accountant and wider finance team by providing key information and analysis as required.Assist in the maintenance of accurate and complete finance and accounting records, using group systems and processes, to support efficient operational practices, audit and other external and statutory processes, requirements, and submissions.Provide analysis of key financial data and support the preparation of key reports and analysis for Group Finance.

Assisting in the delivery of the budgeting and forecasting processes and the following range of finance reporting requirements:

- Production of monthly Inter

-Company Reconciliations

- Production of Balance Sheet Reconciliations

- Production of P&L Reconciliations

- Maintenance and reconciliation of Fixed Asset Registers

- Preparation and review of all Prepayments & Accruals

- Preparation and posting of journals

- Assistance in the preparation of the cashflow forecast.

- Analysis of the expenses ledger

Manage communications and interfaces with internal stakeholders to ensure that business requirements are met.

Ensure that all information required by the regional business is produced and distributed in accordance with the agreed timetable.

Ensure that all Management Accounts activities comply with Group Controls and Policies.Qualification / Technical skills / Experience / Knowledge

Preferably Part-qualified, studying towards qualifications (ACCA, CIMA)
Construction Industry experience preferred
Excellent Excel skills and previous usage of spreadsheets
Knowledge and experience of balance sheet and P&L reconciliations
Attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines
A flexible attitude to changing business needs

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