Cedar is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for a fixed term assignment with an esteemed pension scheme based in London. The ideal candidate will be an open-minded, self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
The purpose of the role will be to support the team in monitoring financial performance in line with the budget and increase efficiency.
Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 (dependant on experience)
Working pattern: hybrid 1-2 days in the office
Responsibilities
- Complete monthly report preparations and contribute to the completion of regulatory documents, such as the corporation annual report and accounts.
- Responsible for posting journal entries, prepayment journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Calculate and post accruals for interest and associated grant income.
- Compile monthly management accounts, such as rolling forecasts for full year.
- Prepare and distribute financial performance and occasional cost analysis reports.
- Encourage continuous improvement and integrity of the corporation ledger through efficient and regulated financial processes and reporting, such as:
- Preparing and posting all prepayments
- Calculating interest and non-chargeable costs.
- Maintaining the reliance of the fixed asset register through regular updates and reconciliations.
- Reviewing and addressing movements versus budget.
- Utilise purchase processes and controls to monitor and report on compliance.
- Reduce non-compliance with controls and procedures where possible, including preventing PO breaches.
Requirements
- Professional experience of month end accounting processes in a complex organisation
- Confident in all areas of financial accounting
- Excellent systems skills including Advanced Excel is essential.
- AAT, Degree qualified or similar qualifications
- Excellent communication skills