Assistant Accountant

Lucy Group; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Assistant Accountant in a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainability. Join a supportive finance team where your passion for numbers and attention to detail will shine. In this hybrid role based in Oxford, you'll be integral to maintaining financial accuracy, supporting management accounts preparation, and enhancing reporting processes. With over 200 years of history and a commitment to carbon-free solutions, this is your chance to contribute to meaningful projects while advancing your career in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a finance role.
• AAT qualified or equivalent with potential for further qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and VAT returns.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Numerical Skills

Education

AAT Qualified or Equivalent

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Internal Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Business: Lucy Electric (EMS)

Location: Oxford (Hybrid)

Job Reference No: 3858

Job Purpose:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant to join our finance function here at Lucy Group. This is a great opportunity to join our diverse and growing business, working as part of a supportive team to deliver a high-quality support service.

This role is responsible for helping to maintain an accurate and effective finance function and ensuring transparency and efficiency in all transactions. The Assistant Accountant will maintain financial policies and management information systems, as well as provide a high-quality support service by liaising with management colleagues on all aspects of finance.

A passion for numbers, accuracy, and skills in calculating figures is vital within this role, as is adeptness at paying attention to detail.

Business Overview:

Lucy Group is an international group that makes the built environment sustainable.

Our electric businesses advance the transition to a carbon-free world with infrastructure that enables renewable energy and smart cities. Our real estate businesses support sustainable living through responsible property development and investment.

Job Context:

The Assistant Accountant is an integral part of the team, supporting the Central Accounting function in the maintenance of sub ledgers and supporting the preparation of management accounts.

Job Dimensions:

• This role is based in the Oxford office and can work under our hybrid working arrangements as per the policy.
• This role will report directly to the Head of Central Accounting and be part of the finance function, however this role will work closely with other areas of the Electric businesses as this will be the business area of focus.
• Future opportunities to progress within the Finance department with further training and development.
• Lucy Group Ltd is the parent company of all Lucy Group companies. Since its origins in Oxford, UK, over 200 years ago, the Group has grown and diversified. Today we employ in excess of 1,400 people worldwide.

Key Accountabilities:

These will include:

• Maintenance of Nominal/ General ledger including journals, prepayments/accruals, intercompany balances and all other balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintaining cost reports, timesheet reporting, Cash Flows, Fixed Assets and other various monthly reporting across the business.
• Assistance in Purchase and Sales ledger invoice processing as and when required.
• All Inter-co AR/AP Payments including all currency exchange requests required with Treasury.
• Budget recharges.
• Project Module maintenance including Project Dashboards updates monthly.
• Maintaining daily cash book and banking as required and preparing bank reconciliations.
• Liaising with key personnel on supplier invoice authorisation as and when required.
• Assistance in preparation of monthly management accounts for review.
• Monthly VAT returns and reconciliations.
• Develop business processes to enhance efficiency and control, and improve finance reporting in order to drive the business forward.
• Assisting in the preparation of Forecasts, Budgets, and Audits.
• Working on enhancements to and improvement of processes in the business’ software system.
• Additional duties include supporting other finance activities as and when required.
• Must conform to company policy and take initiative as appropriate.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience:

Minimum:

• Three years plus experience working in a finance role.
• AAT qualified or equivalent standard, with opportunity to progress with further qualifications.
• Ability to communicate with all employees and stakeholders across different levels within the business.

Does this sound interesting? We would love to hear from you. Our application process is quick and easy. Apply today!