Assistant Accountant

Job Description

Your responsibilities day to day will be… 

• Preparation of detailed overhead performance analysis for the group’s central functions with supporting commentary
• Balance Sheet accounting, including producing comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations 
• Ownership of the UK Velos process & PAYE Settlement Agreement submission; including correct P&L allocation; utilisation of Klippa to audit expenses and full creditors reconciliation
• Continuous improvement of systems and processes to ensure strong controls and efficiencies
• Introduction to business partnering with non-finance colleagues to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of cost drivers within your remit
• Assist the Head of Finance with the group overheads 5-year strategic plan
• Assist with audits, corporate tax returns and statutory account queries 
• Proactively engage with projects as and when required, providing a strong base for the continued rapid growth of the business

Qualifications

Experience / qualifications required:

• Excel skills – including experience of creating and using Pivot Tables and V-Look Up
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of fostering strong working relationships within the finance team and across the organisation.
• Strong academic background particularly mathematics
• Ability to achieve deadlines
• Desire to learn and progress in a Finance career
• Attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to a fast-growing business environment

Desirable experience:

• Experience of Sage or similar accounting system
• Experience of management accounting, P&L and balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong technical accounting skills