Job Description
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Nottingham, for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their team.
Location: Nottingham.
Hours: 35 per week.
Rate: £17-£20per hour (Umbrella/Ltd).
Duration: 3 months (potential for extension).
Job Description:
Support the Ledgers, Rents & Banking team in providing effective financial services to the NCHA Group.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Manage and maintain processes for ledgers, rent account postings, and invoices.
2. Run weekly interfaces, log rent income postings, and handle refunds.
3. Reconcile suspense and cash in transit accounts.
4. Administer bank accounts, perform reconciliations, and log transactions.
5. Process system entries (e.g., invoicing, payments, journals).
6. Administer the OCR system, manage requester/approvers, and process entries.
7. Redirect non-purchase order invoices.
8. Analyse and submit VAT/CIS returns data.
9. Assist in period/year-end close procedures.
10. Contribute to system and operational development.
11. Support statutory financial accounts and auditors.
12. Process unapproved invoice reports and ensure data integrity.
13. Undertake credit control procedures.
14. Respond to enquiries and maintain good customer relationships.
15. Aid and cover for colleagues as needed.
Knowledge:
16. Financial budgetary controls and systems.
17. GCSE Maths level 4 (C or above) or equivalent experience.
Skills and Experience:
18. Experience in financial roles handling income and expenditure.
19. Proficiency in financial rules, computerised systems, and Microsoft Excel.
20. Ability to work accurately under pressure and resolve problems constructively.
Personal Qualities:
21. Understanding diverse needs.
22. Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
23. Commitment to NCHA's CLEAR values.
Other Requirements:
All post holders must comply with NCHA's policies on Finance, Technology Services, Data Protection, Health & Safety, and Equality and Diversity. This list is not exhaustive and may include other duties commensurate with the role.