GB Taekwondo is looking to appoint a proactive Assistant Accountant who will drive the day-to-day financial operations. You will be pivotal to maintaining its strong accounting records, and will be involved in all accounting tasks, from ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, month end, VAT returns and the financial audit. You will be a key point of contact for other departments on accounting and financial matters.
Job Purpose:
The Assistant Accountant will have accountability for the day-to-day operations of the finance function, month-end controls and assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts. Working in a dynamic environment, the objective of this role is to provide professional support to the Director of Finance & Governance in maintaining an effective & efficient finance function with a high level of accuracy.
Person Specification:
* Proven track record in an accounts department with 3+ years of relevant experience
* Qualified AAT or part ACCA/CIMA qualified
* Good computer skills and a sound knowledge of Microsoft office applications, mainly Excel and Outlook
* Good knowledge of Sage or a similar accounting software
* A reliable and trustworthy candidate
* Holds a good work ethos
* Consistently pays close attention to details
* Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
* Excellent organisation skills
* Excellent time management
* Good problem solver
* Focused on outcomes & is a proactive individual
* Good team player
Main Responsibilities:
* Sage accounts bookkeeping
* Sage ledger maintenance - nominal, creditors & debtors
* Raise monthly intercompany invoices
* Monthly bank reconciliation and controls
* Manage & prepare monthly journals - transfers, accruals and prepayments
* Support the preparation of monthly consolidated Statement of Financial Position
* Support the preparation of monthly consolidated Profit & Loss accounts
* Support the preparation of monthly Budget vs Actuals
* Support the preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts
* Prepare the quarterly VAT returns
* Assist with cash flow forecasting & treasury activities
* Be involved in the preparation of the yearend statutory accounts and financial audit
* Check purchase orders are submitted and approved
* Check supplier invoices are approved and submitted to finance on a timely basis for processing
* Ensure asset acquisitions forms are completed and returned to the Finance department where applicable
* Collaborate with the outsource payroll company
* Set up bank payments on NatWest bankline for authorisation
* Set up/amend standing orders and/or direct debits where applicable
* Manage foreign currency payments with our appointed foreign exchange broker
* Banking - pay in cheques and/or cash when required
* Collaborate with the Logistics Team to manage expenditure reconciliations for overseas travel expenditure
* Monthly reconciliation of all foreign currency held
* Spot check staff expense claims
* Manage company card statements & collaborate with card holders to ensure monthly reconciliation is correct and returned on a timely basis
* Collaborate with the Logistics Team to manage the company prepaid expense cards & monthly reconciliations
* Collaborate and resolve day-to-day finance queries with all stakeholders
* Support the control and improvement of our financial systems and procedures where possible for greater efficiency
* Where applicable, communicate the organisation's financial policies and procedures to all employees e.g. expense policy
The above is not regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as there may be other duties and requirements which the incumbent may be required to perform from time to time.
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