Assistant Accountant

Propel Finance; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym membership subsidy

Buy Annual Leave Scheme

Life Assurance 3 x salary

Job summary

Propel Finance in Newport is seeking an Assistant Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting into the Group Accounting Manager, you will support month-end close, payroll and other key accounting activities within the Finance team.

The successful candidate will be actively studying for ACCA/CIMA/ACA, have practical accounting experience, and enjoy working in a fast-moving environment with strong controls and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Part qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA or studying towards a professional accounting designation.
• Experience in an accounting function with strong financial controls.
• Payroll administration experience is beneficial.
• Familiarity with year-end and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Month end and year end reporting; post journals to the ledgers.
• Coordinate with external audit processes.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Payroll administration and pension compliance.
• Sales ledger monitoring and related activities.
• Provide cover for the wider Accounting Team and assist with ad-hoc ledger items.

Skills

Teamwork

Payroll administration

Attention to detail

Education

Part qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

General ledger

Job description

Role responsibilities.

Propel Finance was established in 1996 to provide flexible and accessible finance to SMEs across the country. Now, more than 20 years on, Propel has grown to become one of the UK’s largest, independent finance houses. We have continued to deliver leading-edge finance solutions through a unique combination of teamwork and technology.

From this continued success we are now looking to recruit an Assistant Account on a 12 month fixed term contract, to allow us to continue our exciting growth plans.

Our aim is to take the service we offer to the next level, to push the boundaries of what’s available, and to create great customer experiences consistent with our values. Does that sound like something you’d like to be part of?

Reporting into our Group Accounting Manager, you will work within the Accounting team, responsible for supporting with key business activities such as management accounts preparation, payroll and be responsible for key financial information to internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be a keen and enthusiastic individual, seeking to extend and develop their accounting skills in a fast moving and dynamic environment, possibly working towards a recognised accounting qualification and with strong team working skills.

This role encompasses a diversified mixture of core accounting and financial control(s), including but not limited to full accountability and supporting the finance team for:

• Month end and year end reporting cycle; including preparing and posting journals to the company’s leger platform
• Annual external audit
• Balance sheet reconciliations and validations to supporting documentation
• Support with the wider team reconciliations where required
• Payroll administration; including pension compliance, other payroll adjustments, payroll delivery, submission to third parties, resolving payroll queries from stakeholders
• Sales Ledger monitoring and related activities

Additional responsibilities include:

• Support the Finance colleagues with adhoc deliverables and investigations of specific ledger items.
• Provide cover and assistance for the wider Accounting Team, including bookkeeping and general ledger accounting support.
• Undertake first line of defence routines to test the effectiveness of the control environment.
• Assist the finance department on finance and business led projects, driving a valued add contribution to the project or function.
• Practical experience in an accounting function
• Experience of operating strong financial controls
• Actively studying for a professional accounting designation (Part qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA etc)
• Financial services experience would be beneficial but not essential

So, why would you want to work here?

We have a great working environment and we’re an ambitious business. We achieve so much because of our people. Everyone in the business, no matter their team or role can shape the outcome, share ideas, make suggestions, and have their voice heard. It’s a truly collaborative place to work.

At Propel, we embrace hybrid working and with modern offices in Newport, London and Manchester, plus a field-based sales team, you’ll never be too far away from colleagues.

This is a hybrid role, with one day per week (Thursday) in the Newport office every 6 months, giving you the best of both worlds.

Benefits you can expect:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 2 additional days holiday after 5 years’ service
• Birthday day off
• Opt in Private Medical Insurance
• Subsidised gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Buy Annual Leave Scheme
• Half day seasonal shopping
• Auto enrolment pension – 3% employer contribution subject to eligibility
• Life Assurance 3 x basic salary
• Company events and reward schemes

We are proud to be a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme and are committed to improving workplace inclusion.

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