Sr. Officer / Officer (Accounts)

Al-Mostafa Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a detail-oriented finance professional to manage financial documentation, oversee cash and payment processes, and maintain financial records. Responsibilities include preparing and analyzing financial reports, coordinating with banks and vendors, and assisting in audits. The right candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting practices and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze accounting records and financial statements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Oversee petty cash funds with proper documentation.
• Prepare payment advice, cheques, and vendor payments.
• Maintain and update all assigned accounting ledgers.
• Prepare monthly receipts and payments reports.
• Review and verify all accounting documents before posting.
• Liaise with banks and vendors to resolve financial queries.
• Assist in internal and external audits.

Job description

Financial Documentation & Analysis

• Prepare, review, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and various financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparing reconciliations and schedules.

Cash & Payment Management

• Oversee petty cash funds with proper documentation and reconciliation.
• Prepare payment advice, cheques, and vendor payments with appropriate verification and approvals.

Ledger Management

• Maintain and update all assigned accounting ledgers, including cash book, bank book, supplier ledger, customer ledger, fixed assets ledger, advance ledger, and intercompany ledger.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of all financial transactions.

Reporting & Monitoring

• Prepare monthly receipts and payments reports along with receivables and payables aging analysis.
• Identify discrepancies and assist in follow-up actions on outstanding balances.

Transaction Posting & Record Keeping

• Review and verify all accounting documents before posting into the accounting system.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and secure digital and physical financial records.

Coordination & Communication

• Liaise with banks, vendors, and other organizations to complete required tasks and resolve financial queries.
• Support internal departments by providing financial information and documentation when required.

Additional Duties

• Assist in internal and external audits by providing necessary documents and explanations.
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by management.