Finance Assistant

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd in Bath is seeking a qualified financial professional to support statutory financial reporting, external audit coordination, and accounting policy execution. You will help prepare the annual accounts, notes, and reconciliations, working with the Finance team to ensure accuracy and timely publication.

The role includes reviewing policies under FRS 102, maintaining ledger integrity, and collaborating with auditors and stakeholders to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience preparing statutory financial statements and notes under FRS 102.
• Ability to coordinate external audits and provide audit support documentation.
• Knowledge of year-end close processes and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual statutory financial statements and supporting working papers.
• Prepare detailed notes to the financial statements and ensure disclosures meet requirements.
• Consolidation support and reconciliations between statements and underlying records.
• Coordinate external audits, track requests, and respond with timely information.
• Review accounting policies, including leases and revenue recognition under FRS 102.
• Maintain robust financial controls and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end journals, adjustments and documentation for policy manuals.

Job description

Main duties and responsibilities

Statutory Financial Reporting

Work in partnership with the Financial Accounts Team Leader on the preparation of annual statutory financial statements, including:

• 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.

External Audit Support

Work in partnership with the Financial Accounts Team Leader to coordinate the external audit process, including:

• 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.

Accounting Policies and Technical Accounting

Support the review of accounting policies, including:

• 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.

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.

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 organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, 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.