Our client, a Salford based property group, are seeking an Assistant Accountant for an initial 12 month Fixed Term Contract. This role supports senior finance team members by providing day-to-day financial and accounting assistance, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of services. It also involves contributing to the month-end reporting process and maintaining key financial controls.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
1. Collaborate with the finance team to prepare accurate monthly reports and management accounts.
2. Take ownership of specific reporting processes, working with internal stakeholders to ensure data consistency across departments.
3. Oversee financial aspects of contracts, including monitoring payments and managing external relationships.
4. Prepare monthly expenditure reports and variance analyses.
5. Handle capitalisation reporting, including detailed monthly journals and reconciliations.
6. Support the accounts payable team with financial reconciliations and ensure accurate provisions are maintained.
7. Manage the financial aspects of utilities and other operational costs, ensuring correct allocations and recharges.
8. Assist with internal and external audits, addressing audit queries as needed.
9. Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate reporting of assets.
10. Complete bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies in reports,...