Assistant Financial Accountant

Glascoed Based (Hybrid)

£21.69 an hour Umbrella OR £16.27 an hour PAYE Inside IR35

12 Month Contract initially.

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Glascoed. Hybrid working. 1 day a week in the office but 4 days per week for first 4 Weeks.

An individual with a desire to pursue a career in accounting with the option to study towards a professional accountancy qualification. Excellent communication skills who is logical and meticulous with attention to detail. This individual should also be a self‑motivated, enthusiastic individual who is able to prioritise multiple activities and can work as part of a busy team environment with experience of delivering to strict deadlines.

The desire and ability to learn and develop new skills and you must be able to embrace change with a 'can do' attitude is essential. In addition, you must be able to demonstrate a level of professionalism when interacting with managers and other finance staff. Full training will be provided.

• Prepare Journal Entries:
  Assist in maintaining and updating the general ledger to ensure accurate financial records. Create journal entries for routine transactions, including accruals, prepayments, and recurring entries. Adjust journal entries to correct errors or reflect changes in estimates. Ensure supporting documentation for each journal entry is complete and stored for audit purposes. Correct any misclassified transactions or errors identified during reviews or reconciliations.
• Provision Accounting:
  Calculate and record provisions, such as those for doubtful debts.
• Account Reconciliation:
  Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounts. Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Monitor GL accounts to ensure proper classification and allocation of transactions.
• Month‑End and Year‑End Close:
  Support month‑end and year‑end closing processes, including preparing schedules and reports. Ensure all journal entries are posted in a timely manner and align with reporting deadlines.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify and implement enhancements to financial processes and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Cross‑Departmental
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with other departments to understand and address their financial needs, providing insights and financial guidance.
• General Administration and Support:
  Maintain and organise financial records and files. Respond to queries from internal departments related to general ledger accounts and financial data. Provide administrative support for general ledger processes as needed.

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.