Hays
Accountant
Requirements
Previous experience in a charity or higher education environment and AAT qualification or progress toward an accounting qualification are sought. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, accuracy and reconciliation skills, plus advanced Excel knowledge; Unit 4 Agresso experience is desirable.
Job Description
Interim Assistant Accountant
3 - 4 months
Public Sector Organisation
Hybrid Working - 2 days/ week in the office
Operating within the Finance team, the Assistant Accountant will be responsible for a range of key financial duties, delivering a high-quality customer service to students and staff.You will work with senior members of the Finance team as well as a wide range of staff and students. You will also liaise with the organisation's bank, auditors and insurers.
- Complete monthly payroll, VAT and key control account reconciliations, resolving queries as required.
- Prepare quarterly VAT returns and statutory returns, including the ONS survey.
- Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions and depreciation.
- Support month-end and year-end, including journals, reconciliations and year-end schedules.
- Undertake payroll checking, budgeting and forecasting for allocated payroll items.
- Maintain and administer corporate card accounts and support Accounts Payable as required.
- Prepare financial information for internal and external audits.
- Prepare annual insurance documentation and process insurance claims.
- Provide financial analysis and support to the Head of Financial Accounting & Control.
- Maintain the Finance mailbox and support other duties across the Finance team as required.
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience working within a charity/ higher education environment
- AAT qualified or working towards an accounting qualification
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy and reconciliation skill
- Excellent IT skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel
- Knowledge of Unit 4 Agresso (Desirable)
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