Assistant Accountant - Maternity Cover

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Accountant / SSC Co-ordinator for a maternity cover role lasting around 4 months. This position is crucial for maintaining financial accuracy and supporting shared service operations. The ideal candidate will engage in accounts payable and receivable tasks and collaborate closely with external and internal stakeholders to enhance financial processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance operations, particularly in AP and AR.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Accountant with the monthly close process.
• Manage the AP On Hold report to ensure smooth procure-to-pay.
• Assist with cash forecast preparation and processing employee expenses.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

ERP Systems

Cash Forecasting

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Accountant / SSC Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover)
Location: Birkenhead
Duration: Circa 4 months

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant for around 4 months' work.

To assist in delivering accurate and timely financial information while maintaining a robust control environment and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborate with the Shared Service Teams, co-ordinating and supporting them to ensure the shared service scope is effectively delivered.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Support the Financial Accountant with the monthly close process.
Act as finance liaison with the External Shared Service Centre for Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) ledgers.
Attend and support weekly calls as the finance representative with customer services, business managers, and customers regarding AR cash collection activities.
Manage the AP On Hold report, helping to ensure the procure-to-pay process runs smoothly.
Provide wider finance support to keep AP/AR ledgers clean.
Assist with cash forecast preparation and recording of actuals.
Run the internal intra-netting process.
Process ad hoc invoices and credit notes (hands-on approach).
Process employee expenses into the ERP system.
Create manual and BACS payment runs.
Assist with external audit information requests.

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