Finance Assistant

LA International; Bath; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International in Bath, United Kingdom, is seeking a finance professional to manage statutory financial reporting and support the year-end processes. You will prepare primary statements and notes under FRS 102, assist with external audits, and help develop accounting policies and controls.

This role requires strong technical accounting skills and close collaboration with auditors. Join a forward‑looking finance team focused on accuracy, compliance, and robust financial controls in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Experience with statutory financial reporting under FRS 102.
• Ability to prepare notes to the financial statements.
• Assist with external audit requests and documentation.
• Contribute to accounting policy papers and manuals.
• Support year-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare primary financial statements and notes.
• Support the consolidation process.
• Review technical accounting matters arising during year-end.
• Collaborate with the Design team on annual accounts publication.
• Liaise with auditors and respond to audit information requests.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger integrity.
• Assist with year-end journals and adjustments.
• Develop and maintain accounting policy manuals.

Skills

FRS 102

Statutory reporting

Audit coordination

Technical accounting

GL integrity

Tools

Inflo

Job description

Main duties and responsibilities

1 Statutory Financial Reporting

• Preparation of the primary financial statements and supporting working papers.
• Preparation of detailed notes to the financial statements.
• Ensuring disclosures comply with FRS 102 and other relevant reporting requirements.
• Reconciling supporting schedules and ensuring consistency between financial statements and underlying records.
• Assisting with the consolidation process.
• Supporting the review and resolution of technical accounting matters arising during the year-end process.
• Working with the Design team on the production of the Annual Accounts for publication, including the review and proofreading the drafts.

2 External Audit Support

• Acting as a key contact for audit information requests.
• Maintaining the audit request tracker (Inflo) and monitoring progress against deadlines.
• Coordinating responses from finance colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Preparing audit supporting documentation and reconciliations.
• Following up outstanding audit queries to ensure timely resolution.

3 Accounting Policies and Technical Accounting

• Reviewing the impact of recent changes to FRS 102.
• Supporting implementation of revised accounting requirements, with the focus on leases and revenue recognition.
• Reviewing of the contracts to establish the correct accounting treatment under the revised FRS 102.
• Preparing technical accounting papers and position papers as required.
• Recommending improvements to accounting processes, controls and documentation.
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of accounting policy manuals and guidance notes.

4 Financial Control and General Ledger Integrity

• Support the maintenance of a robust financial control environment.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Assist with year-end journals and adjustments.
• Support the resolution of accounting issues identified during the financial close process.
• Ensure financial records are accurate, complete and supported by appropriate documentation.

6 Other Responsibilities

• Build effective working relationships with Finance colleagues, auditors and other stakeholders.
• Support the Financial Accounts Team with additional year-end activities as required.
• Undertake other duties of a similar nature appropriate to the level of the role.

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organizations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organizations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organization, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.