Financial Accountant Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Assistant Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen and excellent analytical skills, with the ability to work accurately and efficiently.
**Job Description:**
Supporting the Financial Controller with implementing month-end processes, reconciliations, and controls.
Managing the firm's bank accounts, including daily bank reconciliations.
Acting as the primary finance contact for queries regarding transactions recorded on the Keyhouse practice management system.
Processing monthly payroll for 150 staff using Micropay Record.
Reviewing balance sheet workings, general ledger postings, nominal coding, creditors, and debtors' ledger.
Performing month-end control procedures on key balance sheet items.
Providing guidance and support to team members in processing transactions on client matters.
Managing the self-billing portal from a finance perspective, reviewing timesheets, and processing relevant reconciliations.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Supporting the Financial Controller with various month-end processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
2. Managing the firm's bank accounts, maintaining strict control over daily transactions.
3. Acting as the primary point of contact for finance-related queries, providing clear and concise information.
4. Processing monthly payroll for staff, adhering to company policies and procedures.
5. Reviewing and analyzing financial data, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes.
**Requirements:**
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role.
* Strong knowledge of financial control processes, reconciliations, and accounting principles.
* Proficiency in using financial ERP systems, such as Keyhouse.
* Experience processing payroll, preferably using Micropay Record.
* Ability to work accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
**Benefits:**
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional environment.
* Chance to advance your career in a growing finance team.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Flexible working arrangements, with opportunities to work from home.