Assistant Financial Accountant

Fantastic Temporary Position for an Experienced Assistant Financial Accountant in Sutton

Client Details

Fantastic Temporary Position for an Experienced Assistant Financial Accountant in Sutton

Description

• Prepare the monthly group VAT return ready to be reviewed by the Financial Accountant and submit it to HMRC on time.
• Manage the monthly internal allocation of VAT reimbursement.
• Support requisitioners and the purchase ledger team in identifying VAT reliefs that we are eligible for, and contacting suppliers where necessary to obtain VAT reliefs.
• Perform daily accounting tasks, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end close procedures; maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions.
• Reconcile accounts payable/receivable to GLs; collaborate with PL/SL teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and ensure proper financial controls.
• Perform other balance sheet reconciliations, such as intercompany transactions, VAT and other control accounts; detail any differences in the reconciliation workbook and report any unexplainable discrepancies to the Financial Accountant.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual statutory accounts as directed, ensuring auditors are provided with all supporting information.
• Assist in the preparation of academies accounts return (AAR), resource management self-assessment (SRMSA) and other returns required by external bodies.
• Collect the connected persons declarations by staff members, and declarations of interests from Governors, Trustees and Members to identify and report related party transactions or conflicts of interests.
• Oversee the related party invoicing to ensure the records on both entities' SL/PL are matching.

Profile

• Experience of working in a similar role or an experienced accountant
• Experience in monthly VAT return, Balance Sheet and Audit
• Experience in processing year end
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines effectively
• Team Player
• Self Starter
• May be working towards an accountancy degree

Job Offer

Assistant Financial Accountant

• Salary £40k-£43k
• Hybrid working - 3 days working from home 2 days in the office
• Holiday
• Pension