Job Title Assistant Accountant Job Description Summary Job Description Assistant Accountant Global Occupier Services - Finance Birmingham Cushman & Wakefield have a great opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join our expanding Global Occupier Services Finance team. The main focus of the role will include transactional processing for a portfolio of clients to ensure all payments are processed and allocated on time. Role purpose: Assist Client Accounting Manager with client reporting, manage expenditure funding and income for portfolio of clients. Core Responsibilities: Assist with reporting to clients in agreed formats for all financial activities on the portfolio Review data changes on system and highlight any inaccuracies Preparation of month end journals/accruals/prepayments Monthly preparation of bank reconciliations and clear down of open items Monitor and reconcile all sub ledger cash balances and prepare client fund transfers Manage service charge year end audit process Prepare and manage client funding deliverables and timetable Liaise with Cost Management Team to clear historic aged creditor balances Liaise with Credit Control to clear aged debtor balances Review monthly governance pack and agree actions to mitigate risks relating to critical balances Assist with invoice charge raise process and recovery of tax invoices Ensure client process and procedures are followed and updated Core Knowledge and Experience: Working knowledge of financial and management accounting Capability to communicate in English Skills and Personal Qualities: Confidence to interact with multiple stakeholders IT literate to include intermediate / advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel Excellent written and verbal communication Excellent time management/multitasking skills Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Process driven and appreciates the importance of effective controls Places a priority on developing own knowledge and skills If you would like to hear more about the role and the wider team within Cushman & Wakefield then please get in touch today. We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We firmly believe that our diversity enhances our team's capabilities, leading to improved decision-making, innovation, and business outcomes. If you have any reservations about applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to your local recruiter for additional information. INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”