Senior Accounts Assistant - FTC

Methods; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de transformation numérique en pleine croissance recrute un Accounts Assistant pour un contrat à durée déterminée de 12 mois. Ce rôle dynamique est essentiel pour le bon fonctionnement des opérations financières, offrant développement professionnel et un environnement collaboratif. Le candidat idéal sera organisé, précis et apte à gérer des tâches multiples tout en soutenant le comptable financier et le CFO.

Benefits

Accès à LinkedIn Learning

Programme de formation au développement du management

Evénements sociaux réguliers

25 jours de congés annuels

Assurance vie (4x salaire)

Assurance médicale privée non contributive

Qualifications

• Niveau intermédiaire en finance, basé sur l'éducation et l'expérience antérieures.
• Capable de gérer plusieurs processus en même temps.
• Exigence de subir une vérification de sécurité.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un soutien financier au comptable et au CFO.
• Mettre à jour les tableaux de gestion et gérer les processus de facturation.
• Compléter les déclarations statutaires comme la TVA et IR35.

Skills

Organisation

Précision

Gestion des processus

Education

Formation en finance ou comptabilité

Tools

Sage

Job description

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Methods is an established £100m Digital Transformation company, part of the Alten Group, which over the last 32 years has provided innovative business and digital technology services. We have over 50 active clients, many of whom have been working with us for more than 10 years.

Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with various central government departments and agencies to transform public sector operations in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services, applying digital thinking to ensure future public services are citizen-centric.

Our human touch distinguishes us from other consultancies, system integrators, and software houses. We focus on delivering what is right for our clients, passionately supporting project success through collaboration, skill sharing, and problem-solving. At Methods, we foster a fun, hardworking environment, embracing mistakes as learning opportunities, and building a significant private sector client portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Accounts Assistant to join us on a 12-month FTC. This role is ideal for someone eager to advance their finance career within a dynamic, growing consultancy and professional services company.

The successful candidate will seek to develop their finance expertise at an intermediate level, building on prior education and experience. The role is transactional and vital to the smooth operation of our finance function. The candidate must be highly organized, efficient, accurate, and capable of managing multiple processes. The main responsibilities include providing financial support to the Financial Accountant and CFO.

Requirements

• Updating management spreadsheets and managing invoicing processes
• Filing invoices, correspondence, and general documentation
• Addressing supplier queries and liaising with staff to resolve issues
• Supporting the Financial Accountant and Head of Finance with ad-hoc tasks
• Posting bank transaction journals
• Performing intercompany reconciliations
• Completing statutory returns such as VAT, PAYE, and IR35 reporting
• Assisting with cash flow forecasting
• Calculating PAYE settlements and P11D(b)
• Preparing corporation tax returns
• Supporting IR35 reporting
• Performing additional management requests as needed
• Preparing for annual audits, ensuring completeness and readiness for external auditors
• Recording, filing, and reporting all financial transactions accurately
• Managing nominal ledger entries, journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Reconciling monthly billing, purchase ledger, and lease records
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Maintaining data for Sage, Payroll, VAT systems
• Performing monthly balance sheet and control account reconciliations
• Updating fixed assets and depreciation records

This role requires or is willing to undergo Security Clearance. Candidates will need to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard check, with details available on the government website. If unable to meet these criteria, employment may be delayed or rejected. Further details will be discussed during the interview process.

Methods values its people and offers opportunities for professional development, including:

• Autonomy to grow skills and experience
• Participation in impactful projects
• Inspiring leadership
• A supportive, collaborative environment

Additional benefits include:

• Access to LinkedIn Learning, management development, and training programs
• 24/7 confidential employee assistance program
• Social events: Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays, monthly Pizza days, and charitable initiatives
• 25 days annual leave
• Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer and 5% employee contributions
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Non-contributory private medical insurance (spouse and dependents)
• Worldwide travel insurance (spouse and dependents)