Sr. Executive/Executive, Accounts and Finance

Al Fatah Publications; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company in the United Kingdom seeks a skilled accounting professional responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports, recording and posting transactions, and managing vendor invoicing. The role also requires ensuring accurate banking transactions and performing bank reconciliations. Candidates should have a strong background in financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. Competitive compensation and benefits will be provided.

Qualifications

• Proficient in preparing and analyzing financial reports.
• Experience with bookkeeping and accounting standards.
• Ability to manage supplier invoicing and payments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze bills and financial reports.
• Record and post financial transactions accurately.
• Verify bills and arrange payments systematically.
• Prepare and maintain accounting vouchers.
• Arrange and deposit cheques while managing banking transactions.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in yearly closing activities.

Job description

• Prepare, examine, and analyze bills, invoices, vouchers, accounting records, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards, company policies, and procedural requirements.
• Record and post financial transactions accurately into the appropriate books of accounts, ensuring proper classification and timely entries.
• Verify suppliers' and vendors' bills, ensure necessary approvals, and arrange payments systematically in accordance with agreed terms and internal controls.
• Prepare and maintain all types of accounting vouchers, including Payment Vouchers, Receipt Vouchers, Bank Vouchers, and Journal Vouchers, ensuring proper documentation and authorization.
• Arrange and deposit cheques, record and maintain all banking transactions, and manage routine bank correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations, identify reconciling items, and resolve discrepancies promptly to ensure accuracy of bank balances.
• Assist in the preparation of final accounts and financial statements regularly, supporting period-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare, monitor, and maintain financial budgets, track variances, and support management with relevant financial information and analysis.