We are currently recruiting for our client, a professional services firm, with over 1200 employees based in their Winchester office. They have a new role on a 12 month fixed term contract (start date ASAP) where the principal responsibility will be to assist the Finance department and the wider organisation in all aspects of the financial management of the firm. Ideally you will have experience of working in a Finance/Accounting department before and will have been involved in aspects of the Finance function. You will be expected to pick up other accounting type activities to support other members of the department, making a wide background of experience desirable. In addition, they are looking for someone with a demonstrable track record of attention to detail and a strong work ethic, with the ability to work effectively in a team, building strong relationships, taking ownership of a task and showing initiative.
Your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
Preparation of accruals and pre-payments at month end, to include liaising with budget holders
Preparation of daily cash, postings and bank account reconciliations
Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
Assist in the return of duplicate payment process
Prepare write off forms relating to unrecoverable WIP
Ad hoc postings investigation and corrections
Completion of periodic returns to National Statistics Office
General support of a wide range of Finance function activities supporting various members of the wider team
What skills, qualities and experience are they looking for?
Started the ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) and if not, have a relevant degree
Excellent organisational skills, with high accuracy and strong attention to detail
Ability to communicate (written and verbal) with staff, partners, clients and all other external contacts
Ability to use initiative and able to prioritise workload effectively and efficiently
Willingness to be flexible and assist with tasks to ensure a focus on deadlines are kept
Ability to work alone without supervision, as well as part of a team
A good understanding of all the Microsoft suite of applications is important, especially Excel and Teams
Any additional knowledge of invoice systems / practice management programmes (not necessarily STAR as training will be provided) and ledger systems such as Microsoft Navision is advantageous
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