Assistant Financial Accountant

Morson Group; England; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant for a 12-month contract in Gloucester. This role supports the Financial Control Team, handling cash book maintenance, VAT returns, and month-end financial tasks. The ideal candidate will have previous finance experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel. The position offers a competitive salary with flexible benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive range of benefits

Highly competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational skills and a self-motivated, proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily cash book records for MRO.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and monthly reconciliations.
• Post and reconcile monthly wages journals for OEM and MRO.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Team-oriented attitude

Education

AAT qualified or actively studying ACCA (or equivalent)

Tools

Fourth Shift ERP system

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Financial Accountant
Reports To: Financial Controller
Rate of Pay: £15.60 - 17.50 PAYE per annum
Contract Type: 12-Month Potential for Temp to Perm
Location: Gloucester

Purpose of the Role
The Assistant Financial Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the Financial Control Team, with responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely and compliant reporting. The role primarily supports both OEM and MRO business units and involves:

Maintaining and reconciling daily cash book records for MRO.
Managing VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, and Intrastat returns, including monthly VAT reconciliations.
Assisting with the preparation of Corporation Tax submissions and related documentation.
Posting and reconciling monthly wages journals for OEM and MRO.
Providing cover and support for the Finance Analyst and Financial Accountant when required.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting
Perform daily cash book maintenance and monthly bank reconciliations (MRO).
Prepare and submit timely and accurate VAT returns, including monthly VAT reconciliations.
Post and reconcile monthly wages journals for OEM and MRO.
Submit and reconcile key month-end journals including Goodwill, Pension, and Tax.
Maintain lease schedules and update the foreign currency summary file monthly.
Assist with tax analysis and preparation of Corporation Tax data.
Team Support & Communication
Provide support and backup to the Finance Analyst and Financial Accountant as required.
Liaise with the Safran UK Shared Services Centre regarding accounts payable/receivable, including inter-company transactions, GRNI issues, and credit limits.
Perform other ad hoc financial tasks as needed by the business.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential:
Previous experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
AAT qualified or actively studying ACCA (or equivalent).
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Good organisational skills and a self-motivated, proactive approach.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across departments.
Collaborative, team-oriented attitude with a _can-do_ approach.

Desirable:
Experience with Fourth Shift ERP system.
Studying towards or possessing knowledge of tax, VAT, treasury, and PAYE/CIS reporting is advantageous.

• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits