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Assistant Accountant

Employer
Robert Half
Location
Bristol, South West England, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Sep 30, 2022

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Job Role
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join a reputable Professional Services company with long standing client relationships based in central Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:

£28,000 - £32,000 plus study support for CIMA/ACCA and hybrid remote working options

Role responsibilities will include but not limited to:
  • Balance sheet reconciliations - including using initiative to resolve discrepancies
  • Month end activities including preparation of and posting accruals and prepayments
  • Maintaining the Fixed Asset Registers
  • Timely posting of intercompany invoices & reconciliations
  • Supporting with monthly cashflow forecasts
  • Preparation of VAT returns for review by the Finance Supervisor
  • Preparation of monthly overheads reporting
  • Co-ordination of the Statutory Accounts preparation with other team members
  • Answering Audit queries as part of a collaborative approach to audit
  • Ad-hoc analysis and project work
  • Covering other Finance team members, when on annual/sick leave
  • Preparation of Tax information, following annual account sign off
  • Petty cash advances and reconciliation
  • Managing cash advances and cash reconciliations
  • Responsibility for currency revaluations and investigations

Person specification:
  • Studying CIMA/ACCA, or AAT qualified in supporting roles
  • Exposure to management accounting
  • Good knowledge of double entry
  • Competent with using MS Office
  • Accurate and numerate, paying attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
  • A can-do attitude, flexibility to change and adapt to the day-to-day requirements
  • Team player, roll up sleeves and help others as and when required
  • Shows an interest in what they do and why they are doing it, asks why
  • Curiosity to investigate and resolve queries
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Proactive and enthusiastic

For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:

£28,000 - £32,000 plus study support for CIMA/ACCA and hybrid remote working options

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.co.uk/legal-information/privacy-notice.

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