Financial Accountant

i-Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant for a role based in Bexleyheath. This position entails responsibilities such as responding to auditor queries, contributing to financial statements, and control account reconciliations. Candidates must be CCAB or AAT qualified, with strong financial interpretation and communication skills. The contract duration is over 6 months with a pay rate of GBP 20.05 per day.

Qualifications

• Must be CCAB or AAT qualified.
• Ability to interpret financial information.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Respond to queries from external auditors.
• Contribute to the year-end Statement of Accounts.
• Perform control account reconciliations, including debtors, creditors, and VAT.
• Assist in the preparation of the Council's monthly VAT return.
• Support the maintenance of the Council's corporate grants register.
• Conduct system testing as required.
• Perform ad hoc tasks to support the achievement of the team's objectives.

Skills

Interpret financial information

Good communication skills

Proactive approach to work

Education

CCAB or AAT qualified

Job description

Financial Accountant

Location: Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: GBP 20.05 per day
Job Ref: OR10458

Responsibilities

• Respond to queries from external auditors.
• Contribute to the year-end Statement of Accounts.
• Perform control account reconciliations, including debtors, creditors, and VAT.
• Assist in the preparation of the Council's monthly VAT return.
• Support the maintenance of the Council's corporate grants register.
• Conduct system testing as required.
• Perform ad hoc tasks to support the achievement of the team's objectives.

Person Specification

• Must be CCAB or AAT qualified.
• Ability to interpret financial information.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to work.

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