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Assistant Financial Accountant - Maternity cover–6-9month contract
London – Hybrid
We are currently assisting a client in the education sector in their search for an Assistant Financial Accountant for a 6–9-month contract role. Reporting to the Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day tasks such as creating journals, performing simple reconciliations, helping out with other month-end tasks in the financial reporting team and contributing to the preparation of statutory financial statements and accountability returns for funding bodies.
The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and keen attention to detail. Effective communication skills are essential to ensure the delivery of work to a high standard. Your primary responsibility will be to maintain the accuracy of financial accounting data and balances. Collaborating with your team, you will conduct regular balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and rectify any issues, particularly focusing on high-risk balance sheet accounts such as payroll control accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, addressing non-reconciling items
2. Collaboration with the Payroll team and colleagues to resolve reconciliation queries
3. Providing guidance on income and gift aid for donations
4. Preparation and posting of general ledger journals, including payroll entries
5. Updating authorised signatories and organisational structures
6. Creation of new general ledger codes and maintenance in Agresso
7. Compilation of monthly, quarterly, and annual Office for National Statistics returns
8. Support the Financial Accountant with any additional tasks or projects as required
Key Skills:
* Credits and Debits experience
* Proficient in Excel
If you would like to join this dynamic environment to contribute your expertise and make a meaningful impact within the financial accounts team, then please apply!
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Administrative
Industries
Higher Education and Education
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