Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in Harwell (Didcot) to recruit an Assistant Accountant. The Assistant Accountant will receive a salary of up to £35,000 along with other attractive benefits including hybrid remote working! This role is part of a large team and would suit an individual who is a team player.
Primary responsibilities;
* Frequent maintenance and monthly reconciliation of the Trust ledgers.
* Month end reporting to group and third-party publishers on monthly activity along with the provision of trust statements.
* Performing weekly and monthly cash reconciliations, payments and analysis to clients.
* Preparing accurate and timely payments for intercompany transfers of funds.
* Sole ownership and management of client queries and requests related to the role.
* Performing daily sales ledger maintenance including but not limited to: ledger cleardowns; journal postings; internal and external ledger queries.
* Own, structure and schedule sales ledger related reports for both internal and external requirements.
* Maintenance of daily sales ledger KPI's to better understand other departmental requirements.
* Providing accurate and timely information for all related parties.
* Managing and scheduling the monthly ledger period close, ensuring that it is done accurately and on time without affecting other departments.
* Monthly reconciliations of several client specific and web accounts. Ensuring that all items that can be cleared down are, and any residual ones are investigated and resolved.
* Monthly preparation and review of monthly ageing decks.
Key experience and attributes;
* Strong excel skills (Pivots, VLOOKUPS Etc.)
* Ability to effectively and professionally liaise with internal and external publishers.
* Accounts Receivables experience
* Comfortable working with people at all levels.
* Similar Client focused roles.
* Excellent attention to detail
* Ability to understand complex accounting.
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