Full job descriptionRobert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Public Sector Business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Accounts Assistant for 3 months.
Role:
Our client is looking for an immediate interim Accounts Assistant to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for following duties:
*Assist the Head of Finance with the preparation of monthly management accounts up to trial balance, ensuring all entries are accurate, complete and processed within agreed deadlines.
*Assist the Head of Finance with the monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts (including, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, investments, AIF, lottery, contributions), post all relevant journals and ensuring any variances are investigated and resolved promptly.
*Assist the Head of Finance to perform monthly bank reconciliations across all accounts, ensuring all postings and allocations - both payments and receipts - are accurately recorded and fully reconciled.
*Assist the Head of Finance with the monthly reconciliation of credit and debit cards on a monthly basis, reviewing all data entered by the Finance Administrator to ensure accuracy and completeness.
*Work with the Head of Finance to carry out monthly period close for all ledgers in a timely and controlled manner, ensuring integrity of the financial records ahead of reporting.
*Assist the Head of Finance in preparing and submitting quarterly VAT Returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC requirements.
*Regularly review modules within accounts software to ensure continuous and accurate flow of transactions, checking nominal codes and accounting periods for correctness.
*Work with the Head of Finance to process invoices when needed for head office and regional offices alongside the Finance Administrator, ensuring all invoices are coded correctly.
*Maintain a clean and well-managed creditors ledger at all times, ensuring all balances are clearly explained and any anomalies are accompanied by a documented action plan developed in liaison with Finance Administrator.
*Review invoices and payments processed by the Finance Administrator on a regular basis, ensuring transactions are accurate, appropriately coded and processed in a timely manner.
*Monitor cash position to advise the Head of Finance on whether the bank is sufficiently funded ahead of all proposed payment runs.
*Assist the Head of Finance in the accurate production and processing of monthly payroll and expenses in accordance with agreed timelines.
*Assist the Head of Finance to process payroll changes, liabilities invoices and payments, ensuring all associated entries are posted correctly and relevant parties are notified by email in a timely manner.
*Provide support during the annual budget exercise, assisting the Head of Finance with data gathering, analysis and preparation of relevant schedules.
*Assist during annual audit exercise, preparing reconciliations, schedules and supporting documentation as required by external auditors.
*Actively monitor accounts inbox, ensuring all incoming correspondence, invoices and queries are acknowledged and actioned promptly.
*Provide support to Finance Administrator as required, offering guidance and assistance to ensure smooth day-to-day running of finance function.
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Profile:
The successful interim Accounts Assistant will have 2+ years experience.
You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.
Salary & Benefits:
This role is paying between £17-£20p/h + Holiday (DOE)
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