SF are excited to be working exclusively with a fantastic client based in south Derby who are growing and looking for an Assistant Accountant on a full time, permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for someone with a bit of Month - End experience and looking to progress further. Salary up to £32,000 Study support 2 days working from home Hours: 8am - 4:30pm / 8:30pm - 5pm 25 holidays bank holidays Responsibilities: Global Factoring Operations Complete regular factoring processes following established guidelines and procedures Perform monthly global factoring reconciliations to ensure accuracy Handle and resolve queries from factoring companies in a timely manner Provide assistance during factoring audits and compliance reviews Treasury Support Prepare accurate daily cash sheets and cash position reports Contribute to weekly and monthly cash flow consolidations across the group Assist with cash flow forecasting activities when required Manage system entries and ensure correct recording of transactions Support treasury audits and banking administration tasks Core Financial Management Prepare and maintain Central P&Ls with detailed analysis to a high standard and to an agreed timetable Review P&Ls against budgets and forecasts and assist with P&L review meetings with the budget holders Assist in preparation of central accruals and prepayments Maintain and update the Central Opex tracker with current data Help process Opex to Capex journal entries Contribute to Opex Tracker maintenance and variance analysis Support rollover of Central Files during period-end processes Assist with forecasting and budgeting activities for central P&Ls Group Finance Functions Generate and distribute billing reports to relevant stakeholders Assist with intercompany reconciliations across all group entities Perform monthly Trial Balance uploads to HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) including checks in HFM Support DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) reporting and analysis Support rollover of group Files during period-end processes Year end support and support for additional requests from Group when required Contribute to month-end reporting processes and other financial tasks Additional Duties Support various ad hoc reporting requirements and special projects Assist with general accounting tasks as needed by the finance team Contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives Other adhoc tasks as required Assist the group finance team and to become an integral part of the group and central team. Competencies Self starter/ proactive on projects Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities Team collaboration and independent working abilities Strong numerical and analytical skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and willingness to learn financial systems Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively Eagerness to learn and adapt to new accounting processes Strong organisational and time management skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Team player with good interpersonal skills Problem-solving mindset and initiative Professional approach to work and confidentiality