Assistant Accountant

The part qualified division at the SF Group is currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The ideal candidate will assist the Finance Manager in managing the month end reporting processes, financial planning and to provide an efficient payroll process for the organisation. The role is based in Nottinghamshire.

Key Duties:

• Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of the monthly management accounts providing assistance with account reconciliations and journal processing
• Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of the Society's year end accounts
• Along with the Finance Manager monitor & update the e-financials/summit interface
• Act as a point of contact for financial queries from the other departments before passing queries on to the Finance Manager or Finance Director
• Liaise with third parties and customers with regard to banking queries to ensure satisfactorily resolved
• Manage suppliers, utility providers and tenants to ensure that all accounts are maintained accurately and invoiced where necessary
• Provide ad hoc assistance to the Finance Manager and Finance Director as and when required
• Provide cover for the Finance Manager regarding the month end ALMIS process
• Assist in the testing and implementation of new systems within the department
• Supervise the Finance Assistants in the processing of the Finance Departments daily/weekly/monthly tasks
• Update the organisations financial systems, e-financials and summit by performing daily downloads from the online business banking system
• Process bank payments received into the organisations database for customer accounts
• Perform daily and weekly balance sheet and bank account reconciliations
• Reconcile control accounts
• Maintain the purchase ledger
• Perform back office treasury tasks including updating the daily worksheet and preparing and sending deal documentation
• Prepare month end cost reports for distribution to Managers
• Support cost reduction by monitoring utility costs and switching contracts where necessary
• Support the Finance Manager in the preparation of cost budgets and forecasts
• Carry out all duties as detailed and in accordance with documented policies and procedures
• Prepare and collate management information in accordance with laid down procedures and standards
• Ensure all targets/objectives as laid down are achieved
• Carry out all duties taking into account the FCA's Conduct Risk requirements and the principles of Treating Customers Fairly
• Maintain the current payroll records for all current employees
• Administer and calculate payroll each month and ensure the relevant documents are forwarded to HMRC by the deadlines provided
• Set up parameters within the payroll system
• Carry out fiscal year end procedures for payroll including all relevant returns to HMRC by the deadlines provided
• Administer & calculate Directors Fees and ensure the relevant documents are forwarded to HMRC by the deadlines provided

This is a temporary position working for a fantastic organisation, the ideal candidate will be part qualified (CIMA/ACCA) and a quick learner.