Accounts Assistant

Michael Page; Chatham; Híbrido; GBP 36.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Descripción de la vacante

Michael Page in Chatham is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day finance records within a financial services organisation. You will assist with general ledger processes, monthly closes, reconciliations and external reporting under UK GAAP, collaborating with multiple international offices and auditors.

The role offers a fixed-term contract with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) and a salary between £36,000 and £44,000 depending on experience.

Formación

• Experience maintaining accurate finance records and supporting routine accounting activities.
• Confidence processing financial information with close attention to detail.
• Ability to check data, identify discrepancies and keep records up to date.
• Comfort working with finance systems and maintaining clear supporting documentation.
• Ability to organise tasks effectively while meeting regular finance deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication when working with finance colleagues.

Responsabilidades

• Support the processing of financial accounting in the general ledger accurately and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Work closely with the Financial Accountant and Managers and the Society and the International offices/entities to complete the monthly close and consolidation in a controlled manner.
• Support the effective control environment over the general ledger and accounting function, including performing balance sheet reconciliations and substantiation.
• Challenge information appropriately to deliver high quality results, along with adequate evidence.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing and delivering the external reporting including Half Year and Annual Reporting under UK GAAP.
• Work closely with the International offices/entities, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Investment Reporting, FP&A, Regulatory Reporting, Financial Operations and business functions to communicate requirements, perform accounting and challenge results.
• Provide assistance to both internal and external auditors on a timely basis in the performance of their audits and in implementing recommendations agreed by management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and projects as appropriate.
• Support the compliance with Lloyd's policies for the Society, subsidiaries and International offices, as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain procedure manuals and/or process documentation.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Financial accounting

Data accuracy

Finance systems

Reporting

Communication

Herramientas

General ledger software

Descripción del empleo

As an Accounts Assistant in Chatham, you will help keep day-to-day finance records accurate for an organisation in the financial services industry. You will work across the Accounting & Finance department, ensuring financial information is well organised and available when needed.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Financial industry and is based in Chatham.

Description

• Support the processing of financial accounting in the general ledger accurately and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Work closely with the Financial Accountant and Managers and the Society and the International offices/entities to complete the monthly close and consolidation in a controlled manner
• Support the effective control environment over the general ledger and accounting function, including performing balance sheet reconciliations and substantiation
• Challenge information appropriately to deliver high quality results, along with adequate evidence.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing and delivering the external reporting including Half Year and Annual Reporting under UK GAAP
• Work closely with the International offices/entities, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Investment Reporting, FP&A, Regulatory Reporting, Financial Operations and business functions to communicate requirements, perform accounting and challenge results
• Provide assistance to both internal and external auditors on a timely basis in the performance of their audits and in implementing recommendations agreed by management
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and projects as appropriate
• Support the compliance with Lloyd's policies for the Society, subsidiaries and International offices, as appropriate
• Develop and maintain procedure manuals and/or process documentation

Profile

A successful 'Accounts Assistant' should have:

• Experience of maintaining accurate finance records and supporting routine accounting activities.
• Confidence processing financial information with close attention to detail.
• Ability to check data, identify discrepancies and keep records up to date.
• Comfort working with finance systems and maintaining clear supporting documentation.
• Ability to organise tasks effectively while meeting regular finance deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication when working with finance colleagues.

Job Offer

• Fixed-term contract.
• Salary of £36,000 to £44,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement, with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.