Accounts Assistant

Essential Employment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a temporary position in Cardiff. The role involves overseeing financial accounting, reporting, and internal controls while working closely with finance professionals. Successful candidates will assist in budget preparation, account closures, and ensure compliance with financial standards. This position pays £14.13 per hour and requires a capable individual to support the finance team effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience working closely with accountants and finance professionals.
• Ability to oversee financial reporting and internal control environments.
• Experience in preparing revenue budget estimates and financial closure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting and reporting.
• Assist in monthly and quarterly account closures.
• Prepare grant claims and complete statistical returns.

Skills

Financial accounting

Reporting

Internal controls

Budget preparation

Job description

Accounts Assistant needed in Cardiff

This is a temporary contract paying £14.13ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: OR20444

The successful candidate will work closely with the Accountant and Finance Business Partner to oversee financial accounting, reporting and internal control environment, ensuring that all inputs to the General Ledger via its feeder systems are accurate, timely and robust.

Furthermore, to support the wider finance team, key internal and external stakeholders in respect of all accounting and reporting requirements.

To assist the accountant in the preparation of revenue budget estimates, monthly and quarterly closure of accounts and compliance with relevant codes of practice for the corporate joint committee. To assist the accountant in the monitoring and financing of expenditure, including the preparation and agreement of grant claims and completion of statistical returns as required.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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